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Beheh

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A patient taking montelukast (Singulair) for
 
  the last 2 months has the following blood laboratory test values. Which value do you report to the prescriber immediately?
  a. White blood cell count of 10,500 cells/mm3
  b. Lactate dehydrogenase 950 IU/L
  c. Potassium 3.6 mEq/L
  d. Hematocrit 32

Question 2

What condition is a major cause of long-term high blood pressure?
 
  a. Atherosclerosis
  b. Bleeding disorders
  c. Chronic liver disease
  d. Diabetes insipidus


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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


Beheh

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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thank you!


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