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An older adult patient is prescribed amikacin (Amikin). Which assessment technique is most important to perform daily?
 
  a. Asking about numbness in fingers and toes
  b. Measuring calf circumference of both legs
  c. Checking the mouth for open sores
  d. Asking about ringing in the ears

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A patient is prescribed minocycline (Dynacin) 750 mg orally. What should you do before giving the first dose?
 
  a. Check that the patient is not allergic to penicillin or sulfa drugs.
  b. Use a new IV administration set to administer the drug.
  c. Hold the dose and contact the prescriber.
  d. Give the drug with milk or food.


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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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