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The wife of an inpatient who is prescribed
 
  dexamethasone (Decadron) tells you over the phone that she has developed a cold with a low-grade fever. What is your best advice at this time?
  a. If you come in to visit you must wear an isolation gown.
  b. Hospital rules do not allow visitors with colds or fevers for any patients.
  c. It would be best to speak with your husband by phone and stay home today.
  d. You must take care of yourself to be able to care for your husband after discharge.

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With which patient should you question the order for methimazole (Tapazole)?
 
  a. 10-year-old girl who has new onset hyperthyroidism
  b. 30-year-old woman who also takes oral contraceptives
  c. 50-year-old man who has active hepatitis B
  d. 60-year-old man who has an enlarged prostate gland


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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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