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captainjonesify

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When the nurse considers the timing of a drug dose, which factor is appropriate to consider when deciding when to give a drug?
 
  a. The patient's ability to swallow
  b. The patient's height
  c. The patient's last meal
  d. The patient's allergies

Question 2

The medication order reads,
 
  Give ondansetron (Zofran) 4 mg, 30 minutes before beginning chemotherapy to prevent nausea. The nurse notes that the route is missing from the order. What is the nurse's best action?
  a. Give the medication intravenously because the patient might vomit.
  b. Give the medication orally because the tablets are available in 4-mg doses.
  c. Contact the prescriber to clarify the route of the medication ordered.
  d. Hold the medication until the prescriber returns to make rounds.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C



captainjonesify

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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