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ETearle

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on: Jul 23, 2018
What is the most important precaution to take when administering rasburicase?
 
  a. Wearing gloves to prevent absorption of the drug through skin and mucous membranes
  b. Placing the patient in an upright position for 30 minutes after the drug is administered
  c. Keeping the emergency equipment in the room during administration of the drug
  d. Ensuring that the patient drinks at least 16 ounces of fluid with each dose

Question 2

A patient prescribed to take allopurinol (Zyloprim) once daily asks, when is the best time to take the drug. What is your best response?
 
  a. Right before bed to reduce the side effect of nausea.
  b. Right after a full meal to prevent conversion of purines into uric acid.
  c. On an empty stomach to ensure the best absorption of this oral drug.
  d. It doesn't matter whether your stomach is full or empty, just take it at the same time every day.


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jomama

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


ETearle

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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