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ghost!

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A patient has been administered an aminoglycoside. It is time for his next dose and the nurse notices his creatinine level is 32 . What action should the nurse take regarding this assessment?
 
  A) Administer the medication and report the creatinine level
  B) Hold the dose until another creatinine level is assessed
  C) Administer the medication with 100 mL of fluids
  D) Hold the medication and assess the urine output

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A patient has developed an infection and is taking metformin. How will the infection change his diabetic regimen?
 
  A) Metformin is contraindicated in the presence of an infection.
  B) Metformin will be given more frequently to decrease blood sugar.
  C) Metformin will result in better regulation of blood sugar.
  D) Metformin will allow the patient to decrease the absorption of glucose.


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

D

Answer to Question 2

A


ghost!

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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