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A patient is prescribed levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid) 25 mcg orally once a day. The pharmacy sends liothyronine sodium (Cytomel) 25 mcg. What is your best action?
 
  a. Give the drug as sent from the pharmacy.
  b. Contact the nurse manager for advice.
  c. Call the pharmacy to send the correct drug.
  d. Explain to the patient that both drugs are thyroid hormone agonists.

Question 2

A patient who is prescribed prochlorperazine
 
  (Compazine) for postoperative nausea/vomiting has all of the following changes. For which change should you immediately contact the prescriber?
  a. Systolic blood pressure decrease of 12 mm Hg
  b. Increased sleepiness but arouses with light shaking
  c. Oral temperature increase of 2 F
  d. Urine color change from yellow to reddish-brown


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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
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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