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A physician prescribes digitalis at a high dose for 2 days followed by a lower dose thereafter. What is the nurse's best action?
 
  1. Delay administration of the drug in order to discuss the prescription with the pharmacist.
  2. Question the physician regarding the two doses, recognizing that a potentially hazardous situation exists.
  3. Administer the drug per the prescription, recognizing that a loading dose, followed by a maintenance dose, is being given.
  4. In the interest of patient advocacy, seek a second physician's opinion before carrying out the prescription.

Question 2

The binding of a drug to its receptor is ____ reversible.
 
  1. never
  2. rarely
  3. usually
  4. always


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

Correct Answer: 3

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Wow, this really help

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