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mspears3

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Client teaching related to colchicine (Novocolchine) includes which instruction?
 
  a. Take the drug on an empty stomach.
  b. Keep fluid intake to no more than 1000 mL daily.
  c. Take a laxative daily to prevent constipation.
  d. Take the drug with food.

Question 2

A client is receiving auranofin (Ridaura). Which instruction takes priority?
 
  a. You may have a salty taste in your mouth.
  b. You may experience constipation.
  c. You may experience visual changes.
  d. You'll need frequent blood counts drawn.


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amanda_14

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

ANS: D
The drug should be taken with food to avoid gastric upset.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Agranulocytosis and thrombocytopenia are potentially life-threatening adverse reactions to the medication.


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

softEldritch

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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