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1 A 79-year-old man with end-stage Alzheimer's disease and dysphagia is taking multiple medications. Physical examination reveals xerostomia and a limited gag reflex. Which of the following routes of medication administration would provide the lowest serum drug concentration? (A) Enteral (B) Intramuscular (C) Intrathecal (D) Intravenous (E) Transdermal - Answer ANSWERS 1 The answer is A: Enteral. This patient has dysphagia and Alzheimer's disease. These conditions would make drug administrat...

How do you assess catheter patency? - Answer aspirating for a blood return and flushing a central venous access catheter; prevents mixing incompatible medications and solutions after infusion and prevents catheter occlusion after blood sampling When is locking performed? - Answer after the final flush to maintain latency and prevent occlusion in a device thats used intermittently If the system is used intermittently... - Answer flushing and locking process will vary by facility prefe...

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ATI Med Surg Test Questions Fluid and Electrolytes Balance and Disturbance Answer Key Question 1: (see full question) An elderly client takes 40 mg of Lasix twice a day. Which electrolyte imbalance is the most serious adverse effect of diuretic use? You selected: Hypokalemia Correct Explanation: Hypokalemia (potassium level below 3.5 mEq/L) usually indicates a defict in total potassium stores. Potassium-losing diuretics, such as loop diuretics, can induce hypokalemia...

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CT TEST REVIEW (TEST Q'S AND A'S FOR CT REGISTRY PREP. THIS IS FROM THE BOOK "COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY FOR TECHNOLOGISTS: EXAM REVIEW" BY LOIS E ROMANS. PUBLISHED BY WOLTERS KLUWER, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS AND WILKINS.) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS RATED 100%

blood dyscrasia: - Answer bone marrow depression caused by drug effects on the rapidly multiplying cells of the bone marrow; lower-than-normal levels of blood components can be seen dermatological reactions: - Answer skin reactions commonly seen as adverse effects of drugs; can range from simple rash to potentially fatal exfoliative dermatitis hypersensitivity: - Answer excessive responsiveness to either the primary or the secondary effects of a drug; may be caused by a pathological ...

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