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bobthebuilder

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An elderly man with hypocalcemia asks the nurse why the physician changed his loop diuretic medication to a thiazide diuretic medication that would do the same thing for the edema in his legs. Which represents the best response to this question?
 
  a. Changing this medication helps keep you from becoming addicted.
  b. The thiazide medication will help your bones.
  c. You have to ask the physician about your medication.
  d. The thiazide medication will improve your blood count.

Question 2

For which reason must a patient keep his or her chemotherapy medications in a locked cabinet?
 
  a. These medications are very costly.
  b. These medications are very toxic.
  c. These medications have narcotic effects.
  d. These medications are hard to replace monthly.


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pocatato

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

ANS: B
Thiazide diuretics work to promote reabsorption of calcium, which may make them a good choice for older adults with osteoporosis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
These medications are toxic, and chemotherapy patients should keep any medication, when taken home, in a locked cabinet away from children and pets.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
You're welcome


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