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futuristic

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on: Jul 23, 2018
To reduce the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in older adult patients, the nurse must be aware of giving anticoagulants with which drug?
 
  a. Tylenol
  b. Ibuprofen
  c. Vitamin C
  d. Vitamin E

Question 2

A patient is 2 weeks past the delivery date of her baby. Her physician has admitted her into the hospital to induce her delivery. Which is the drug of choice for the induction of labor?
 
  a. Ergonovine
  b. Methylergonovine
  c. Oxytocin
  d. Clomiphene


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Jordin Calloway

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

ANS: B
Ibuprofen is an example of a medication that increases the risk of GI bleeding in older adult patients.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Oxytocin is the drug of choice to induce labor in many areas of the country.


futuristic

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

bulacsom

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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