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EAugust

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A patient who is given a new prescription for trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) is also taking phenytoin for a seizure disorder. Which parameter should the nurse monitor?
 
  a. Blood levels of phenytoin to determine if the dosage needs to be increased
  b. Blood levels of phenytoin to determine if the dosage needs to be decreased
  c. Blood levels of TMP-SMZ to determine if the dosage needs to be increased
  d. Blood levels of TMP-SMZ to determine if the dosage needs to be decreased

Question 2

Which class(es) of drugs are preferred for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma? You may select more than one answer.
 
  a. Alpha2 agonists
  b. Prostaglandin analogues
  c. Anticholinergics
  d. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
  e. Beta blockers


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jonathanballen97

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

b

Answer to Question 2

a, b, c


EAugust

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

Liddy

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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