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yoooooman

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Write out the following order for a patient on this antidepressant: Effexor XR tab ent 75 mg AM pc full glass of water.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is meant by a scored tablet? How is a scored tablet treated differently from an unscored tablet?
 
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Amiracle

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Give Effexor extended release tablet enteric coated 75 mg after the morning meal with a full glass of water.

Answer to Question 2

A scored tablet has a dividing line cut into it. Only scored tablets may be divided in half. Un-scored tablets may not be cut.


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