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big1devin

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A patient asks the nurse about whether it is necessary to take vitamin supplements. The patient is a 26-year-old female who is contemplating pregnancy. The nurse will recommend which supplement?
 
  a. Calcium and vitamin D
  b. Folic acid (folate)
  c. Iron
  d. Vitamin C

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Order: cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin) 200 mg, PO, b.i.d. Available: Ceftin 250 mg/5 mL How many mL will the patient receive per dose?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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

ANS: B
Folic acid deficiency during the first trimester of pregnancy can affect the development of the CNS of the fetus, so women of childbearing age are encouraged to take folic acid. Other supplements are not necessary with a well-balanced diet unless a deficiency is noted.

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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