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rlane42

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A patient is taking cholestyramine. The nurse will assess for which of the following common adverse effects of the drug?
 
  A) Abdominal pain
  B) Headache
  C) Constipation
  D) Indigestion

Question 2

A patient with myoclonic seizures has been prescribed clonazepam as an adjunctive treatment by his neurologist. What teaching point should the nurse prioritize when explaining this new drug regimen to the patient?
 
  A) You might find that you'll feel somewhat agitated for the first few days that you take this drug.
  B) Make sure you don't stop taking this abruptly because that might bring on a seizure.
  C) You'll have to come to the hospital's outpatient clinic twice a week to have this administered intravenously.
  D) We will need to monitor your blood sugars quite closely while you're taking this drug.


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kjohnson

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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


rlane42

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

Mochi

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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