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Pea0909berry

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A patient with an inflammatory response is prescribed ranitidine (Zantac) 75 mg once a day. What is your best action?
 
  a. Give the drug as ordered.
  b. Hold the drug and notify the prescriber.
  c. Teach the patient to take the drug first thing in the morning.
  d. Ask the patient if he or she is allergic to any drugs or other substances.

Question 2

A 78-year-old man has been taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for seasonal allergies. Which new symptom should you report to the prescriber?
 
  a. Decreased urination
  b. Drowsiness
  c. Dry mouth
  d. Cough


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ultraflyy23

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


Pea0909berry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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