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asd123

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A patient with hypertension has been prescribed a combination diuretic. What is the major purpose in administering a combination diuretic agent?
 
  A) It prevents sodium imbalance.
  B) It is less expensive than two medications.
  C) It prevents potassium imbalance.
  D) It prevents allergic reactions.

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A patient has developed excessive sedation and respiratory depression. The patient has been taking a benzodiazepine and has diminished liver function.
 
  Which of the following medications will reduce the effects of sedation and respiratory depression in this patient? A) Olmesartan medoxomil (Benicar)
  B) Pancrelipase (Pancrease)
  C) Pamidronate disodium (Aredia)
  D) Flumazenil (Romazicon)


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coyin

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

C
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The major purpose of the diuretic combinations is to prevent potassium imbalances. The combination products do not prevent sodium imbalance. The combination products are not less expensive than taking two medications. The combination products do not prevent allergic reactions.

Answer to Question 2

D
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Toxic effects of benzodiazepines include excessive sedation, respiratory depression, and coma. Flumazenil (Romazicon) is a specific antidote that competes with benzodiazepines for benzodiazepine receptors and reverses toxicity. Olmesartan medoxomil (Benicar) is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist that is used to treat hypertension. Pancrelipase (Pancrease) is used for enzyme replacement therapy. Pamidronate disodium is used as a bone metabolism regulator.


asd123

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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