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Author Question: The following is true about the medication acarbose (Precose) except: 1. It should be taken on an ... (Read 24 times)

mspears3

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The following is true about the medication acarbose (Precose) except:
 
  1. It should be taken on an empty stomach.
  2. It is usually given in three doses per day.
  3. Ninety-eight percent of the drug is not absorbed.
  4. Two percent of the drug is excreted by the kidneys.

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A client with cancer has painful lesions in his or her mouth. Which of the following snack items is most likely to be well tolerated?
 
  1. Chocolate milk
  2. Cream cheese on soda crackers
  3. Tiny cheese crackers
  4. Tomato juice


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jasonq

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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
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mspears3

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Reply 2 on: Aug 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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