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D2AR0N

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Which of the following clients are at risk for folic acid deficiency?
 
  a. 23-yo woman taking oral contraceptives
  b. 14-yo adolescent who plays basketball and football
  c. 75-yo man with benign prostatic hypertrophy
  d. 55-yo woman experiencing menopause

Question 2

While taking a client's history, the nurse recognizes the client has been taking a drug that with prolonged use may cause anemia due to blood loss. The client probably is taking:
 
  a. tetracycline c. indomethacin
  b. aluminum-containing antacids d. diphenhydramine


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A Correct: Oral contraceptives increase the need for folic acid.
B Incorrect: This does not lead to increased need for folic acid.
C Incorrect: This does not lead to increased need for folic acid.
D Incorrect: This does not lead to increased need for folic acid.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This should not lead to blood loss.
B Incorrect: This should not lead to blood loss.
C Correct: Indomethacin can cause GI bleeding, especially with prolonged use.
D Incorrect: This should not lead to blood loss.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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