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daltonest1984

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient taking a buffered, powdered formulation of didanosine should be instructed to:
 
  1. mix the powder with orange juice.
  2. stir the powder into 4 oz of water and drink immediately.
  3. prepare the solution at least 30 minutes before administration.
  4. mix the solution in the morning and sip small portions throughout the day.

Question 2

A patient on didanosine telephones to report the recent onset of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Select the nurse's best course of action.
 
  1. Reassure the patient that viral gastroenteritis is likely and should be self-limiting.
  2. Stop the medication until the symptoms are resolved, and restart as prescribed.
  3. Advise the patient to come to the clinic immediately to be evaluated for pancreatitis.
  4. Provide antiemetics and give instructions for clear liquids until the symptoms resolve.


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Christopher

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

Correct Answer: 2

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3


daltonest1984

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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