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SGallaher96

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A patient who is prescribed propafenone (Rythmol) asks how the drug works. What is your best response?
 
  a. It slows the conduction of electrical impulses in your heart.
  b. It increases your heart rate and the blood flow to your tissues.
  c. It prevents your heart muscle from sensing electrical impulses.
  d. It keeps the conduction of electrical impulses completely normal.

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Which dietary teaching do you include for a patient who is prescribed warfarin (Coumadin) on discharge?
 
  a. Weight loss diets such as the Atkins diet are OK while taking this drug.
  b. Be sure to eat lots of green leafy vegetables for extra vitamin K.
  c. Dietary changes do not affect the action of this drug.
  d. Drinking alcoholic beverages can change the action of warfarin.


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canderson530

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


SGallaher96

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

vickybb89

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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