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A patient is prescribed a diuretic drug twice a day. When should you advise him or her to take the last dose each day?
 
  a. Around noon with lunch
  b. Before 6:00 p.m.
  c. At 9:00 p.m. or bedtime
  d. Twelve hours after the first dose

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A patient is prescribed an extended-release drug for overactive bladder. Which precaution is most important for you to teach the patient?
 
  a. Avoid taking this drug at bedtime.
  b. Drink at least 3 L of fluid daily.
  c. Swallow the tablet or capsule whole.
  d. Perform a home pregnancy test monthly.


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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


eruditmonkey@yahoo.com

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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