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schs14

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What is the most important action to take after giving a patient a newly prescribed drug for hypertension?
 
  a. Teach the patient to measure his or her pulse.
  b. Check the patient's blood pressure an hour later.
  c. Ask the patient whether any other family members also have hypertension.
  d. Ask the patient whether he or she has ever taken a drug for hypertension in the past.

Question 2

You prepare to administer an intravenous (IV) push drug, but the skin around the patient's IV site is swollen and red. The patient states that the area hurts, and no blood return is obtained when you aspirate the IV setup. What is your best action?
 
  a. Continue IV administration of the drug.
  b. Discontinue IV administration and notify the prescriber.
  c. Dilute the drug more before injecting it into the current IV site.
  d. Reassure the patient that this is an expected reaction and offer the prescribed pain medication.


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rleezy04

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


schs14

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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