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Itraconazole has been prescribed for a patient with onychomycosis. Prior to the use of this drug, the nurse should review the patient's history and assess the patient for signs of which problem(s)? You may select more than one answer.
 
  a. Heart failure
  b. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
  c. Ulcerative colitis
  d. Lupus
  e. Osteoarthritis

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A nurse cares for a patient with Wilson's disease. Penicillamine is prescribed. What is the rationale for this prescription?
 
  a. To promote the binding of copper in joints
  b. To facilitate copper excretion
  c. To dilute serum arsenic
  d. To remove gold deposits


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

a, c

Answer to Question 2

b


mckennatimberlake

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

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:D TYSM

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