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KWilfred

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The spouse of a patient who is prescribed
 
  promethazine (Phenergan) as part of her antiemetic therapy with chemotherapy reports that after the last dose the patient did not remember the drive home. What is your best action?
  a. Thank the spouse for reporting the problem, and document the adverse drug reaction.
  b. Hold the dose of promethazine for this round of chemotherapy until the patient is seen by the prescriber.
  c. Reassure the patient and spouse that this is a normal response to the drug and stress that the patient should not drive.
  d. Perform a mini-mental status examination and assess the patient's pupillary reflexes before administering the promethazine.

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Which drug suppresses thyroid activity?
 
  a. Methimazole (Tapazole)
  b. Metolazone (Mykrox)
  c. Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
  d. Liothyronine (Cytomel)


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wuly

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


KWilfred

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

matt95

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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