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A patient with anxiety is prescribed oxazepam (Serax). What safety measures must you teach a patient taking this drug? (select all that apply)
 
  a. Call for help when getting out of bed.
  b. Use a walker for ambulation.
  c. Assess gait for steadiness.
  d. Change positions slowly.
  e. Take two tablets whenever a dose is missed.
  f. Always use a bedside commode, even at home.

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An older adult prescribed clozapine (Clozaril)
 
  tells you that his last bowel movement was 5 days ago. Which instructions would you share with this patient? (select all that apply)
  a. Use a bedpan or bedside commode.
  b. Drink extra fluids with meals and throughout the day.
  c. Take the stool softener ordered by your prescriber.
  d. Increase exercise activity during the day.
  e. Take a daily multivitamin.
  f. Consume lots of vegetables and fruits in your diet.


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

ANS: A, C, D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D, F


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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