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debasdf

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A patient has a dose of labetalol (Normodyne) ordered twice a day and is due to have an exercise stress test this morning. What is your best action at this time?
 
  a. Give the dose as ordered.
  b. Hold the dose and notify the prescriber.
  c. Give half the dose now and half after the procedure.
  d. Ask the patient about chest pain, dizziness, and light-headedness.

Question 2

You give the first dose of an antihypertensive drug to a hospitalized patient. Which instruction should you give to the patient next?
 
  a. Stay in bed and call for help if you need to get up for any reason.
  b. Urinate in a container so that we can keep track of your urine output.
  c. If you develop a headache, we can give you some acetaminophen (Tylenol).
  d. You may get up but only if you need to use the bathroom.


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ambernicolefink

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


debasdf

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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