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What critical piece of information is missing from the following medication order: Amoxicillin 250 mg every 8 hours?
 
  A) Dose
  B) Route
  C) Frequency
  D) Trade name of the drug

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a patient who is taking metoprolol (Lopressor). Which of the following statements would indicate that teaching by the nurse concerning the beta-adrenergic antagonist has been effective?
 
  A) I may have a very dry mouth while taking this drug.
  B) I should never stop taking this drug abruptly.
  C) I can stop walking a mile a day.
  D) Since I am taking this drug, I no longer need to worry about my diet.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B



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