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V@ndy87

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A patient is prescribed niacin (Niaspan). The pharmacy sends niacin (Niacor). What is the nurse's best action?
 
  a. Hold the drug and contact the prescriber.
  b. Administer the Niacor in place of the Niaspan.
  c. Ask the pharmacy to send the patient's ordered Niaspan.
  d. Check the patient's chart to find out if he or she takes Niacor at home.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a young adult female about modafinil (Provigil) for narcolepsy. Which precaution does the nurse stress to the patient?
 
  a. Provigil increases your susceptibility to sexually transmitted infections.
  b. Loss of inhibition while taking this drug can increase sexual behavior.
  c. Provigil can be used during pregnancy but not while breastfeeding.
  d. This drug reduces the effectiveness of birth control pills.


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

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Niaspan is an extended-release form of niacin that is taken once a day. Niacor is an immediate release form of niacin. Immediate release niacin should not be substituted for extended-release niacin. Additionally, extended-release niacin should be swallowed whole and never crushed or chewed because this causes immediate release of the entire drug dose and could lead to overdose.

Answer to Question 2

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Modafinil can decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Women of childbearing age should be taught that another form of birth control should be used while taking this drug to prevent an unplanned pregnancy.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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