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bobbysung

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A pediatric patient is prescribed nelfinavir (Viracept) 450 mg orally. The available drug is 50 mg/scoop. How many level scoops do you measure into the patient's pudding to administer the correct dose?
 
  a. 9 scoops
  b. 6 scoops
  c. 3 scoops
  d. 2 scoops

Question 2

A patient on HAART that includes neviripine (Viramune) has all of the following side effects. Which one should you report to the prescriber immediately?
 
  a. Nausea
  b. 2 lb weight loss
  c. Clay-colored stools
  d. Dizziness on standing


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moormoney

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


bobbysung

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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