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Which is a possible benefit of taking fish-oil supplements?
 
  a. A decrease in low-density lipoprotein and triglyceride levels
  b. Decreased risk of thrombotic stroke
  c. Prevention of heart disease in high-risk patients
  d. Reduced risk of dysrhythmia in patients after myocardial infarction

Question 2

A nurse preparing to administer intravenous gentamicin to a patient notes that the dose is half the usual dose for an adult. The nurse suspects that this is because this patient has a history of:
 
  a. antibiotic resistance.
  b. interpatient variation.
  c. liver disease.
  d. renal disease.



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Answer to Question 1

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Fish oil may be beneficial in prevention of heart dysrhythmias in patients who have had myocar-dial infarction or heart failure. It has not shown to be beneficial in decreasing cholesterol, reduc-ing the risk of thrombotic stroke, or preventing heart disease.

Answer to Question 2

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The aminoglycosides are eliminated primarily by the kidneys, so in patients with renal disease, doses should be reduced or the dosing interval should be increased to prevent toxicity. Patients with antibiotic resistance would be given amikacin. Interpatient variation may occur but cannot be known without knowing current drug levels. Aminoglycosides are not metabolized by the liv-er, so liver disease would not affect drug levels.





 

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