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sabina

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In light of her recent high blood pressure readings, a patient has been started on a thiazide diuretic and metoprolol (Lopressor), which is a beta-adrenergic blocker.
 
  What is the most likely rationale for using two medications to address the patient's hypertension?
  A) The adverse effects of each drug may cancel each other out.
  B) Using two drugs for a health problem tends to increase patient compliance with the drug regimen.
  C) Using lower doses of two separate drugs may lessen the risk of adverse reactions.
  D) Using the two drugs to treat a health problem may create a synergistic effect.

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A nurse is instructing a colleague on how an antimicrobial produces a therapeutic effect. Which of the following should be included in the nurse's teaching?
 
  A) The first drugs used to treat infections date back to the 17th century.
  B) Fluoroquinolones interfere with the growth and development of the bacteria cell wall.
  C) Selective toxicity determines the appropriate drug dosage needed.
  D) Penicillin interferes with synthesis of the bacteria cell wall.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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sabina

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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