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On an infusion pump, what does the abbreviation VTBI indicate?
 
  a. Amount of fluid already infused
  b. Amount of fluid remaining in the bag or bottle
  c. Total amount of fluid prescribed for the day
  d. How fast the infusion should be run

Question 2

A 57-year-old woman being treated for
 
  end-stage breast cancer has been using a transdermal opioid analgesic as part of the management of pain. Lately, she has been experiencing breakthrough pain. The nurse expects this type of pain to be managed by which of these interventions?
  a. Administering NSAIDs
  b. Administering an immediate-release opioid
  c. Changing the opioid route to the rectal route
  d. Making no changes to the current therapy


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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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