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Many of the residents of a long-term care facility have become sick with influenza this winter despite the fact that all residents were immunized earlier in the fall.
 
  A nurse who provides care in the facility should recognize the need to have which of the following drugs readily available at the facility?
  A) Docosanol
  B) Oseltamivir phosphate
  C) Ganciclovir
  D) Acyclovir

Question 2

Mr. Bradford is a 66-year-old smoker with a diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease who experiences lower leg pain when walking.
 
  In the last several months, his leg pain has progressed to the point where he now needs to take a rest when walking from the elevator to his apartment. Mr. Bradford has now sought care from his primary care provider, who would likely be justified in prescribing
  A) warfarin (Coumadin).
  B) alteplase (Activase).
  C) pentoxifylline (Trental).
  D) low-dose ASA.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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