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deesands

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A patient is being administered magnesium sulfate for preterm labor. The patient's serum magnesium level is 11 mg/dL. With what signs and symptoms will the patient present?
 
  A) Labored respirations
  B) Muscle rigidity
  C) Tachycardia
  D) Depressed deep tendon reflexes

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A patient is administered amiodarone (Cordarone) orally to prevent recurrence of atrial fibrillation. What is the recommended dosage to prevent a recurrence of atrial fibrillation?
 
  A) 5075 mg orally every day
  B) 100200 mg orally every day
  C) 250 mg orally every day
  D) 200 mg orally twice a day


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yeungji

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

D

Answer to Question 2

B


deesands

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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