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CBme

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A patient has an order for 1 g of acetaminophen every 4 hours for pain after oral surgery. Because he is having difficulty swallowing after the surgery, the nurse will give him the medication in his rectum.
 
  The appropriate form of acetaminophen for this route of administration is which of the following? A. Tablet
  B. Elixir
  C. Capsule
  D. Suppository

Question 2

Ellen is a 47-year-old nurse who has been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA). She has been seeing a rheumatologist for the management of her disease. She also uses herbal remedies and seeks acupuncture for pain relief.
 
  She reads the latest research regarding RA. This coping style is best described as a(n) ______ loci of control. A. external
  B. lateral
  C. internal
  D. exterior


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

D
Medications are available in a variety of forms or preparations. The form of the medication determines its route of administration. Manufacturers make many medications in several forms, such as tablets, capsules, elixirs, and suppositories.

Answer to Question 2

C
Patients with internal loci of control perceive themselves as having personal control over their environments and the outcome of events. They ask questions, desire information, and like having choices for treatment.


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