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urbanoutfitters

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A patient is in severe pain. Which route of administration would produce the most rapid relief?
 
  A. Oral
  B. Intramuscular
  C. Intravenous
  D. Transdermal

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An elderly man with hypocalcemia asks the nurse why the physician changed his loop diuretic medication to a thiazide diuretic medication that would do the same thing for the edema in his legs. What is the best response to this question?
 
  1. Changing this medication keeps you from becoming addicted.
  2. The thiazide medication will help your bones.
  3. You have to ask the physician about your medication.
  4. The thiazide medication will improve your blood count.


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jlaineee

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

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Answer to Question 2

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Thiazide diuretics work to promote reabsorption of calcium, which may make them a good choice for older adults with osteoporosis.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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