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cnetterville

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A patient has GERD and is taking ranitidine (Zantac). She continues to have gastric discomfort and asks whether she can take an antacid. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
 
  A) Sure, you may take an antacid with ranitidine.
  B) No, the two drugs will work against each other.
  C) Yes, but be sure to wait at least 2 hours to take the antacid after you take the ranitidine.
  D) I wouldn't advise it. You may experience severe constipation.

Question 2

A patient has been prescribed 1 mg lorazepam (Ativan) sublingual prior to the scheduled insertion of a peripherally inserted central (PIC) line. How should the nurse direct the patient when administering this medication?
 
  A) Place this under your tongue and let it dissolve there.
  B) Try to hold the pill in your mouth as long as possible so that it's effective.
  C) Make sure that you don't swallow the pill since that could be dangerous.
  D) Chew up this pill but then hold it in your mouth for a minute or two.


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mcarey591

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

C

Answer to Question 2

A


cnetterville

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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