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A patient is prescribed repaglinide (Prandin) 3 mg. The drug available is repaglinide 0.5 mg/tablet. How many tablets do you administer to the patient for a correct dose? _____ tablet(s)
 
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A patient who has been prescribed sitagliptin (Januvia) calls the clinic and reports swelling of the face, lips, and tongue. What is your best response?
 
  a. Do not worry, this is a common side effect of the drug and does not require any changes.
  b. Take only half the drug dose and see the prescriber within the next week.
  c. Apply cold compresses to the affected areas and take an aspirin.
  d. Stop taking the drug and call 911.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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