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BrownTown3

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is caring for a patient who takes alendronate. What lab studies would the nurse assess regularly?
 
  A) Serum iodine
  B) Serum potassium
  C) Serum calcium
  D) Serum iron

Question 2

The pharmacology instructor is discussing nondepolarizing neuromuscular junction blockers (NMJ) blockers with the nursing class. How would the instructor explain the action of nondepolarizing NMJ blockers?
 
  A) Blocks acetylcholine (ACh) from acting
  B) Acts like ACh then prevents repolarization
  C) Takes the place of ACh in the depolarizing/repolarizing process
  D) Stops depolarization in the axion


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

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Alendronate and risedronate are commonly used drugs for osteoporosis and calcium lowering. Serum calcium levels need to be monitored carefully with any of the drugs that affect calcium levels. Administration of alendronate would not require monitoring of iodine, potassium, or iron levels.

Answer to Question 2

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Depolarizing NMJ blockers cause muscle paralysis by acting like ACh. They excite (depolarize) the muscle and prevent repolarization and further stimulation. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.


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