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jc611

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Which statement would indicate the need for additional instruction for a patient given a new prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin tablets?
 
  1. I should keep taking nitroglycerin tablets every 3 minutes until my pain goes away.
  2. I should take one tablet every 5 minutes up to a total of three tablets, if needed.
  3. I should store my nitroglycerin in its original dark bottle to protect it from light.
  4. I should keep the bottle of nitroglycerin tightly closed to protect the tablets.

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Lovastatin is prescribed for a patient for the first time. How should the nurse instruct the patient to take the medication?
 
  1. With the evening meal
  2. Before breakfast
  3. Without regard to meals
  4. On an empty stomach


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

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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