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A 71-year-old patient with a history of depression will be receiving vecuronium to prevent trauma during electroconvulsive therapy. Prior to the procedure, the care team must assess the patient's
 
  A) understanding of the pharmacodynamics of vecuronium.
  B) goals for recovery.
  C) renal and hepatic status.
  D) blood glucose levels

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Following 2 days of increasing shortness of breath and a productive cough, a woman has been admitted to the hospital and subsequently diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia.
 
  She has begun treatment with intravenous moxifloxacin (Avelox) The use of this drug should prompt the nurse to prioritize which of the following assessments?
  A) Cardiovascular assessment
  B) Integumentary assessment
  C) Cognitive assessment
  D) Gastrointestinal assessment


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coyin

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

C

Answer to Question 2

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FButt

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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