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londonang

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A postmenopausal woman with osteoporosis is taking a bisphosphonate daily by mouth. What action information statement would indicate the patient understood the nurse practitioner's instructions regarding this medication?
 
  A. Takes medication at bedtime with a full glass of water
  B. Takes medication with a full glass of water when up in a.m. 30 minutes prior to other food and medications
  C. Takes medication when up in a.m. with a glass of orange juice to increase absorption
  D. Takes medication sitting up and with a meal to avoid gastrointestinal distress

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The primary reason levothyroxine sodium is initiated at a low dose in an elderly patient with hypothyroidism is to prevent which of the following untoward effects?
 
  A. Angina and arrhythmia
  B. Nausea and diarrhea
  C. Confusion and delirium
  D. Osteoporosis and muscle weakness


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kingfahad97

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

B

Answer to Question 2

A


londonang

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Excellent

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