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karateprodigy

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The nurse evaluates the patient's serum phenytoin (Dilantin) level and determines the level is therapeutic when it is within what range?
 
  A) Between 5 and 12 mcg/mL
  B) Between 10 and 20 mcg/mL
  C) Between 15 and 50 mcg/mL
  D) Between 40 and 100 mcg/mL

Question 2

The nurse needs to consider teratogenic effects of medications when caring for what population of patients?
 
  A) Older adults
  B) Patients with a history of cancer
  C) Children
  D) Young adult women


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Dinolord

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

B
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The therapeutic serum level range for phenytoin is between 10 and 20 mcg/mL. The other options are incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

D
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A teratogen is a drug that can harm the fetus or embryo so the nurse would consider the teratogenic properties of medications when caring for woman of child-bearing age including adolescents and young adult women. Teratogens have no impact on older adults or children. Carcinogens are chemicals that cause cancer.


karateprodigy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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