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schs14

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The physician orders a peak and trough to be drawn on a patient receiving Vancomycin. The nurse correctly draws the peak:
 
  a. when the highest level of medication is in the blood
  b. when the lowest level of medication is in the blood
  c. two minutes after the medication is given
  d. three hours prior to the medication being given

Question 2

An older adult who complains of a dark spot in the center of the visual field is showing signs of:
 
  a. cataracts
  b. macular degeneration
  c. acute glaucoma
  d. diabetic retinopathy


tennis14576

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


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