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Melani1276

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A patient has a history of rheumatic fever. Which of the following medications should be administered as prophylaxis for rheumatic fever?
 
  A) Cyclacillin (Cyclapen)
  B) Amoxicillin (Augmentin)
  C) Penicillin G (Pfizerpen)
  D) Penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin LA)

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A patient is administered a corticosteroid in addition to chemotherapy agents to treat breast cancer. What effect will the corticosteroids have on this patient?
 
  A) The corticosteroid will decrease signs and symptoms of cancer.
  B) The corticosteroid will alter the action of the chemotherapy agent.
  C) The corticosteroid will decrease metastasis to distant sites.
  D) The corticosteroid will decrease hepatic effects of the chemotherapy.


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macmac

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

D

Answer to Question 2

A


Melani1276

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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