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A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) asks why metoclopramide (Reglan) has been prescribed. What is your best response?
 
  a. The purpose of this drug for GERD is to prevent nausea.
  b. This drug has been prescribed to help move food along through your GI tract.
  c. Metoclopramide will prevent vomiting and the risk for aspiration.
  d. This drug causes growth of new cells to heal your esophagus.

Question 2

An older patient with diabetes is visually impaired and asks if syringes can be prefilled and stored for use later. What is your best response?
 
  a. Yes, prefilled syringes can be stored for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator in a vertical position with the needle pointing up.
  b. Yes, prefilled syringes can be stored for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator, placed in a horizontal position.
  c. Insulin reacts with plastic, so prefilled syringes must be made of glass and placed in a horizontal position.
  d. No, insulin cannot be stored for any length of time outside of the container.


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sylvia

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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