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dmcintosh

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on: Jul 24, 2018
What action must you take for a diabetic patient who is prescribed niacin (Niacor)?
 
  a. Give insulin only in the presence of food.
  b. Check the blood glucose level more often.
  c. Decrease the morning insulin dosage.
  d. Encourage increased caloric intake.

Question 2

A patient prescribed ezetimibe (Zetia) has developed swelling around the eyes, nose, and lips. What is your priority action at this time?
 
  a. Elevate the head of the bed.
  b. Notify the prescriber.
  c. Assess the patient's airway.
  d. Check the patient's blood pressure.


dudman123

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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dmcintosh

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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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