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The prescriber orders atropine 0.3 mg IV push for an adult patient with symptomatic bradycardia. What is your best action?
 
  a. Contact the prescriber and question the order.
  b. Give the drug exactly as prescribed.
  c. Administer a prepared amp of 1 mg atropine in 5 mL NS.
  d. Give half an amp of prepared atropine 1 mg in 5 mL NS.

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For signs and symptom of which endocrine problem must you monitor when a patient is prescribed amiodarone (Cordarone)?
 
  a. Hypoaldosteronism
  b. Hyperaldosteronism
  c. Hypothyroidism
  d. Hyperthyroidism


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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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