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The nurse should administer Telepaque in preparation for a cholecystogram. How frequently will the nurse administer one tablet of Telepaque before this procedure?
 
  a. Every 5 minutes
  b. Every 10 minutes
  c. Every 15 minutes
  d. Every 20 minutes

Question 2

A farm worker who has been kicked in the stomach by a mule passes a foul, black, tarry stool. What is this called?
 
  a. Loose stool
  b. Melena
  c. Hematuria
  d. Hemoptysis



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Telepaque should be taken one at a time, waiting 15 minutes after each tablet.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
When internal bleeding occurs, the patient may demonstrate hemoptysis (bloody sputum), hematemesis (bloody vomit), melena (foul black tarry stool), or hematuria (bloody urine).





 

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