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pragya sharda

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A patient has been prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin. Which key points will you teach the patient about this drug? (select all that apply)
 
  a. Keep the tablet in place until it is dissolved.
  b. Swallow the tablet with a full glass of water.
  c. A tingling sensation means that the drug is potent.
  d. Do not eat anything until after the tablet is dissolved.
  e. Call your prescriber if chest pain persists after one tablet.

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A patient asks why an anticoagulant has been prescribed. What is your best response?
 
  a. It will dissolve any clots in your blood vessels.
  b. It will prevent any new clots from forming.
  c. It will prevent a clot from migrating.
  d. It will thin your blood.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D, E

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


pragya sharda

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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