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jwb375

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The nurse is administering adrenal drugs to a patient. Which action by the nurse is appropriate for this patient?
 
  a. Administering oral drugs on an empty stomach to maximize absorption
  b. Rinsing the oral cavity after using corticosteroid inhalers
  c. Administering the corticosteroids before bedtime to minimize adrenal suppression
  d. Discontinuing the medication immediately if weight gain of 5 pounds or more in 1 week occurs

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a review class to nurses about diabetes mellitus. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
 
  a. Patients with type 2 diabetes will never need insulin.
  b. Oral antidiabetic drugs are safe for use during pregnancy.
  c. Pediatric patients cannot take insulin.
  d. Insulin therapy is possible during pregnancy if managed carefully.


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ngr69

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


jwb375

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

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