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nramada

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient has been treated successfully for diarrhea and has had only one loose bowel movement during the day. Which of the following foods should be introduced back into the diet first?
 
  A) Chicken breast
  B) Beef stew
  C) Baked potato
  D) Lentils

Question 2

A hospital patient's medication administration record specifies concurrent doses of nebulized ipratropium and albuterol at 08:00 and 20:00 . When administering these drugs, which of the following statements is true?
 
  A) The two drugs should be administered at least 30 minutes apart, with ipratropium administered first.
  B) The two drugs can be mixed in the nebulizer immediately before administration.
  C) The two drugs should be administered at least 30 minutes apart, with albuterol administered first.
  D) The nurse should contact the prescriber due to the increased risk of adverse effects when these drugs are administered concurrently.


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alexanderhamilton

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

C
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Following diarrhea, bland foods should be introduced back into the diet, such as baked potato. The patient should not resume a diet with chicken, beef stew, or lentils until later.

Answer to Question 2

B
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It is appropriate to mix ipratropium bromide inhalation solution in the nebulizer with albuterol or metaproterenol if the mixture is used within 1 hour. These drugs have a synergistic effect.


nramada

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thank you!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Always glad to help...


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