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Diane

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A 66-year-old woman's most recent physical assessment and diagnostic workup reveal the presence of dyslipidemia. The woman is a candidate for monotherapy with a statin, and she will soon begin treatment with atorvastatin (Lipitor).
 
  The nurse should anticipate what order? A) Lipitor 150 mg PO BID
  B) Lipitor 10 mg PO OD
  C) Lipitor 50 mg PO TID with meals
  D) Lipitor 75 mg PO BID

Question 2

A patient is being treated for a seizure disorder with phenytoin (Dilantin). He is admitted to the emergency room with sinus bradycardia. What action will occur regarding his antiepileptic agent?
 
  A) Phenytoin (Dilantin) dose will be reduced.
  B) Phenytoin (Dilantin) will be discontinued.
  C) Phenytoin (Dilantin) will be given every other day.
  D) Phenytoin (Dilantin) dose will be increased.


welcom1000

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

B
Feedback:
Lipitor is normally administered PO 10 to 80 mg daily in a single dose.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Phenytoin should be discontinued immediately because it is contraindicated in patients with sinus bradycardia. Reducing the frequency of administration would likely be insufficient.


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