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jeatrice

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is teaching a patient how to
 
  self-administer triptan injections for migraine headaches. Which statement by the patient indicates that he needs further teaching?
  a. I will take this medication regularly to prevent a migraine headache from occurring.
  b. I will take this medication when I feel a migraine headache starting.
  c. This medication does not reduce the number of migraines I will have.
  d. I will keep a journal to record the headaches I have and how the injections are working.

Question 2

A 10-year-old patient will be started on methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin) therapy. The nurse will perform which essential baseline assessment before this drug is started?
 
  a. Eye examination
  b. Height and weight
  c. Liver function studies
  d. Hearing test


zogaridan

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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