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mynx

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient is prescribed bupropion (Wellbutrin
 
  SR) 100 mg twice daily. It is time for the second dose today and the drug sent up from the pharmacy is Wellbutrin 100 XL. What is your best action?
  a. Administer the Wellbutrin XL tablet in place of the Wellbutrin SR tablet.
  b. Cut the Wellbutrin XL tablet in half and then administer it.
  c. Call the pharmacy and obtain a Wellbutrin SR 100 mg tablet.
  d. Hold the dose and notify the prescriber.

Question 2

A patient with depression has all of the
 
  following symptoms. For which symptom is he or she likely to receive treatment at an inpatient facility rather than as an outpatient?
  a. Expressing anger at a situation or individual
  b. Suggesting a plan to hurt oneself
  c. Crying off and on for several hours or days
  d. Sleeping for 12 hours or longer daily


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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


mynx

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

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