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cabate

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A nurse assesses a patient who has preexisting hepatic failure. Acetaminophen is prescribed, although the nurse knows this drug should not be used in patients with impaired liver function. This is an example of:
 
  1. an indication.
  2. a precaution.
  3. a relative indication.
  4. an absolute contraindication.

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Which aspect of the baseline assessment would be the most important before an antihypertensive agent is administered to a patient?
 
  1. The early signs that an adverse reaction is occurring
  2. The route by which the drug was ordered to be administered
  3. The patient's blood pressure before administration
  4. Drug storage instructions


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Chou

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

Correct Answer: 4

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3


cabate

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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