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dalyningkenk

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An older male patient with nausea is
 
  prescribed scopolamine (L-hyoscine). Which assessment determines whether he is experiencing a serious side effect?
  a. Checking capillary refill
  b. Measuring abdominal girth
  c. Evaluating handgrip strength
  d. Evaluating daily intake and output

Question 2

A patient is prescribed levothyroxine 25 mcg by IV push. The drug on hand is levothyroxine sodium 100 mcg/mL. How many milliliters should you administer?
 
  a. 2.5
  b. 1
  c. 0.5
  d. 0.25


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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


dalyningkenk

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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