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jon_i

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The nurse is monitoring drug levels for a patient who is receiving theophylline. The most recent theophylline level was 22 mcg/mL, and the nurse evaluates this level to be:
 
  a. below the therapeutic level.
  b. at a therapeutic level.
  c. above the therapeutic level.
  d. at a toxic level.

Question 2

The prescriber has changed the patient's
 
  medication regimen to include the leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) montelukast (Singulair) to treat asthma. The nurse will emphasize which point about this medication?
  a. The proper technique for inhalation must be followed.
  b. The patient needs to keep it close by at all times to treat acute asthma attacks.
  c. It needs to be taken every day on a continuous schedule, even if symptoms improve.
  d. When the asthma symptoms improve, the dosage schedule can be tapered and eventually discontinued.


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mirabriestensky

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


jon_i

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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