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ts19998

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on: Jul 3, 2018
One reason for medication problems in the elderly is that _______________.
 
  a. Regular use of laxatives increases absorption of medications
  b. Decreased renal function slows excretion of drugs
  c. They have enhanced sense of taste of medications
  d. They have increased perception of pain from injections

Question 2

Identify the component missing from this medication order: Tetracycline 250 mg q.i.d.
 
  a. Dose of the medication
  b. Name of the medication
  c. Route of administration
  d. Frequency of administration


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Danny Ewald

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
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