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crazycityslicker

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A 16-year-old boy is prescribed cromolyn sodium nasal spray to treat a nasal allergy. To maximize the therapeutic effects of the drug, which of the following will the nurse include in instructions to the patient?
 
  A) Take the drug on a full stomach
  B) Avoid high noise levels
  C) Take the drug for one full week before coming in contact with allergens
  D) Drink plenty of fluids.

Question 2

A 43-year-old man is traveling to an area where malaria is endemic. The nurse will explain which of the following regimens of chloroquine prescribed by the physician?
 
  A) Taking the medication for a total of 2 weeks after the trip
  B) Taking the medication for 2 weeks before the trip and for 4 to 6 weeks after the trip
  C) Taking the medication for 2 weeks before the trip and continue for 2 months if affected by malaria
  D) Taking the medication for 4 to 6 weeks before the trip and continue for 2 weeks after the trip


sierramartinez

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


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