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Frost2351

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With which patient should you be prepared to administer glucagon as a drug?
 
  a. 60-year-old with type 2 diabetes who has renal impairment
  b. 42-year-old who has a blood glucose level of 25 mg/dL
  c. 28-year-old who has type 2 diabetes and is in diabetic ketoacidosis
  d. 10-year-old with a fasting blood glucose of 87 mg/dL

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A patient who is prescribed omeprazole (Prilosec) asks why the drug should be taken before breakfast. What is your best response?
 
  a. The intended action of this drug is best achieved when given before meals, preferably in the morning.
  b. It is best to take this drug in the morning so that antacids taken later in the day do not interfere with absorption.
  c. This drug should always be taken on an empty stomach for maximal action and for better absorption.
  d. Taking this drug early in the morning helps to minimize the occurrence of side effects or adverse effects.


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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


Frost2351

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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