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stevenposner

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An adult who has adrenal gland hyperfunction is prescribed to receive 2 g of mitotane (Lysodren) orally immediately. The drug on hand is mitotane 500 mg/scored tablet. How many tablets should you prepare to give?
 
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For which patient should question the order for trimethobenzamide (Tigan)?
 
  a. 70-year-old who has prostate cancer
  b. 50-year-old who has hypertension
  c. 40-year-old with a seizure disorder
  d. 30-year-old with asthma


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
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