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Author Question: With which patient is an order for mifepristone (Korlym) most appropriate? a. 62-year-old patient ... (Read 183 times)

crobinson2013

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on: Jul 24, 2018
With which patient is an order for mifepristone (Korlym) most appropriate?
 
  a. 62-year-old patient who has adrenal gland hypofunction and breast cancer
  b. 52-year-old patient who has adrenal gland hyperfunction and type 2 diabetes
  c. 42-year-old patient who has adrenal gland hypofunction and type 1 diabetes
  d. 32-year-old who has adrenal gland hyperfunction and is 4 months pregnant

Question 2

Which new assessment finding in a patient taking fludrocortisone (Florinef) indicates the dose may be too high?
 
  a. Serum potassium change from 5.2 to 4.4 mEq/L
  b. Heart rate decrease from 88 to 76 beats/min
  c. Crackles in the bases of the lungs
  d. Decreased taste sensation


sarah_brady415

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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