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After drawing up heparin from a vial, what is the next thing the nurse should do before giving this medication to the patient?
 
  a. Check the syringe size and needle again.
  b. Look at the color of the solution.
  c. Let another nurse check the dosage.
  d. Check the order one more time.

Question 2

A patient is found to have hyperthyroidism. The health care provider wants to start the patient on medication before performing surgery and would most likely prescribe which medication?
 
  a. Propylthiouracil
  b. Thyroglobulin
  c. Liothyronine
  d. Levothyroxine


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Laurenleakan

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

ANS: C
Because of severe adverse effects if inaccurate doses are given, once the heparin is drawn into a syringe, double-check the dosage with another nurse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Propylthiouracil is an antithyroid product used to treat hyperthyroidism or to improve hyperthyroidism in preparation for surgery or radioactive iodine therapy


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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