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torybrooks

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A patient who has been taking lovastatin (Mevacor) has seen an improvement in his cholesterol laboratory values; however, the low-density lipoprotein remains elevated. What medication will be added to the medical regime?
 
  A) Digoxin (Lanoxin)
  B) Vitamin D
  C) Cholestyramine (Questran)
  D) Calcium carbonate

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______________________ is the infrequent and painful expulsion of hard, dry stools.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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

C

Answer to Question 2

Constipation


torybrooks

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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