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A patient is prescribed an oral loading dose of amiodarone (Cordarone) 1600 mg. Amiodarone is available in 400 mg tablets. How many tablets should you give?
 
  a. 2
  b. 4
  c. 6
  d. 8

Question 2

Which antiplatelet drug prevents platelet aggregation by blocking a receptor on the surface of platelets?
 
  a. Aspirin
  b. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  c. Clopidogrel (Plavix)
  d. Dipyridamole



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C



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