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D2AR0N

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A pregnant patient with asthma has been instructed to continue taking prednisone during pregnancy, but she is concerned the drug may be teratogenic. What advice should the nurse provide to the patient?
 
  A) Do not stop taking asthma medications
  B) Half the dose during the first three months of pregnancy
  C) Recommend omitting the drug during pregnancy
  D) Prednisone is a teratogenic drug, but is needed to control her asthma symptoms

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When teaching a patient with pregestational diabetes on how to control blood glucose levels the nurse will instruct on diet and exercise. What is the third facet to glycemic control?
 
  A) Folic acid
  B) Niacin
  C) Insulin
  D) Glucose tablets


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yasmin

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C


D2AR0N

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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