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melly21297

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on: Jul 23, 2018
What precaution is needed in managing the care of a patient with insomnia who also has liver disease?
 
  a. Monitor carefully for increased side effects and adverse effects.
  b. Teach the patient that a higher dose is needed for effective action.
  c. Check the patient's electrolytes before administering the drug.
  d. Assess the patient's gag reflex every hour.

Question 2

A patient is scheduled for a procedure to test
 
  mental function at 6 a.m. At 3 a.m. the patient requests something for sleep. What is your best response?
  a. I'll call your prescriber and request an order for something to help you sleep.
  b. Your prescriber has ordered temazepam (Restoril). I will give you a dose now.
  c. I'm sorry, but there is not enough time for sleep now before your procedure.
  d. I'm sorry, but you already received a dose of temazepam last evening at 9.


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covalentbond

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


melly21297

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

pratush dev

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

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