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Sportsfan2111

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Hydrocortisone has been prescribed to a patient for the treatment of Addison's disease, and the patient will soon be discharged. The nurse should encourage the patient to take this medication
 
  A) at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after meals.
  B) at bedtime.
  C) before 9 AM
  D) with an antacid.

Question 2

A patient is admitted to the emergency department with severe heart failure. Milrinone (Primacor) is administered in an IV bolus. For what adverse effect should the patient be assessed?
 
  A) Hypertension
  B) Bradycardia
  C) Atrial dysrhythmias
  D) Lethargy


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dellikani2015

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

C
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Administration of hydrocortisone should take place every morning before 9 AM. This minimizes HPA suppression. People should take the oral preparation with food to decrease gastric irritation.

Answer to Question 2

C


Sportsfan2111

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Gracias!

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