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Hungry!

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A prenatal Pap smear is done on cervical secretions to diagnose which of these conditions?
 
  a. cervical carcinoma c. gonorrhea
  b. chronic cervicitis d. primary syphilis

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication in tablet form to a client who has difficulty swallowing. Which of these actions should the nurse take?
 
  a. Crush the tablet into a powder, and mix it with a small amount of applesauce.
  b. Ensure the tablet is not enteric-coated or time-released before crushing it.
  c. Administer the tablet with extra amounts of liquid.
  d. Substitute a liquid form of the medication for the tablet.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Immunization status should be confirmed, a Pap smear should be done to evaluate the presence of cervical carcinoma, and testing for sexually transmitted diseases should be performed to minimize adverse effects on the fetus.

Answer to Question 2

B
When administering a medication in tablet form, ensure the tablet is not enteric-coated or time-released before crushing it, as this will result in altered absorption of the medication.


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