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ashley

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A man with a history of cardiac arrhythmias is taking metoprolol (Lopressor) 25 mg, three times a day. He calls the clinic at 11 AM and reports that he failed to take his 8 AM dose and his next dose is at 2 PM.
 
  What should the nurse instruct him to do?
  A) Take two doses when the next dose is due at 2 PM.
  B) Take two doses as soon as possible.
  C) Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
  D) Skip the missed dose and return to the regular dose at 2 PM.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a patient who is in severe pain and is receiving an opioid analgesic. Which of the following would be the nurse's priority assessments?
 
  A) Respiratory rate, seizure activity, and electrolytes
  B) Pain intensity, respiratory rate, and level of consciousness
  C) Liver function studies, pain intensity, and blood glucose level
  D) Respiratory rate, pain intensity, and mental status


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joshbk44

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

D

Answer to Question 2

B


ashley

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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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