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james

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient is receiving immunosuppressant therapy and is preparing for discharge. For which of the following should the patient be educated?
 
  A) The importance of a high-protein diet
  B) The need to maximize fluid intake
  C) The need for regular physical activity
  D) The importance of keeping the home clean

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An 85-year-old patient has an elevated serum creatinine level, indicating impaired kidney function. When the patient is administered a medication, this patient is at risk for which of the following medication-related effects?
 
  A) Toxicity
  B) Increased absorption
  C) Delayed gastric emptying
  D) Idiosyncratic effects


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

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Meticulous environmental cleansing and personal and hand hygiene will protect from the development of serious infection. The importance of this infection control measure is greater than that of dietary or exercise guidelines.

Answer to Question 2

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An elevated creatinine level is indicative of diminished kidney function, which will result in serum drug toxicity. The creatinine level indicates kidney function, does not affect absorption, and has no effect on gastric emptying.


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

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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