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notis

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The nurse in a clinic is caring for an obese adult patient who requests dexfenfluramine (Redux) after reading about the drug online. The nurse should instruct the patient that this drug
 
  a. has been approved for long-term weight control.
  b. is indicated only for obese patients with hypertension or heart disease.
  c. was removed from the market because of associated heart damage.
  d. may help with weight loss, but diet management should be used first.

Question 2

The nurse monitors a patient on clozapine. Which laboratory parameter is the most crucial to monitor on a weekly basis?
 
  a. Renal function studies
  b. Hepatic function studies
  c. Complete blood count
  d. Serum clozapine levels


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

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Redux was removed from the market because of associated heart damage.
The drug has not been approved for long-term weight control.
These responses are not appropriate, because the drug has been removed from the market.

Answer to Question 2

c


notis

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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