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Chloeellawright

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A patient has been given a prescription for beclomethasone (Vanceril). How much time may elapse before the patient feels the full effect of the drug?
 
  a. 1 week
  b. 2 weeks
  c. 4 weeks
  d. 6 weeks

Question 2

A health care provider is administering large doses of ammonium chloride to a patient. Which acid-base imbalance may be an adverse effect of the drug?
 
  a. Respiratory alkalosis
  b. Respiratory acidosis
  c. Metabolic alkalosis
  d. Metabolic acidosis



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Beclomethasone is an inhaled corticosteroid; the onset time of most inhaled corticosteroids is a few days, although peak action may not occur for up to 4 weeks in some cases.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Large doses of ammonium chloride can cause metabolic acidosis secondary to hyperchloremia, especially in patients with impaired renal function.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


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