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karateprodigy

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Which of the following medications, if prescribed to a pregnant woman, would the nurse question?
 
  a. dextrothyroxine sodium c. gemfibrozil
  b. niacin d. lovastatin

Question 2

In teaching a client about hyperlipidemia, the nurse should include:
 
  a. Medications are used as the sole treatment.
  b. Most of these medications can reverse existing atherosclerosis.
  c. Usually, drug therapy is used in conjunction with dietary modification.
  d. Medications must always be taken orally on an empty stomach.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: This drug is not contraindicated.
B Incorrect: This drug is not contraindicated.
C Incorrect: This drug is not contraindicated.
D Correct: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors have a Pregnancy X rating, because they can cause harm to the growing fetus.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: These medications are used in conjunction with dietary modifications.
B Incorrect: These medications are designed to treat, not to cure.
C Correct: This is a true statement about medications for hyperlipidemia.
D Incorrect: Most of these medications are taken with or after meals.




karateprodigy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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