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Kikoku

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Before administering any drug, what should you do? (select all that apply)
 
  a. Check the order.
  b. Wash your hands.
  c. Instruct the patient that he or she must take the drug.
  d. Find out the patient's family history.
  e. Check the patient's identification band.
  f. Keep drug in container until at the bedside.

Question 2

You are teaching a patient about a prescribed sublingual drug. What will you be sure to tell the patient? (select all that apply)
 
  a. Keep the drug sterile to avoid infection.
  b. Do not drink anything until the drug is completely dissolved.
  c. Place this drug between your jaw and your molar teeth.
  d. Notify your prescriber if you experience side effects.
  e. Place the drug beside or below the tongue.
  f. Don't swallow this drug.


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

ANS: A, B, E, F

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D, E, F


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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