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wenmo

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Which precaution should you stress when teaching a patient about a prescribed nitroglycerin transdermal patch?
 
  a. If a patch comes loose, tape it tightly to the skin with several layers of tape.
  b. Do not remove old patches, just let them fall off over time.
  c. Take care to apply the patches directly over your heart.
  d. Remove the old patch before applying the new patch.

Question 2

Which category of anticoagulant drugs includes warfarin (Coumadin)?
 
  a. Platelet inhibitors
  b. Heparin inhibitors
  c. Thrombin inhibitors
  d. Clotting factor synthesis inhibitors


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cassie_ragen

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


wenmo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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