NSG 6005 Week 6 Quiz / NSG6005 Week 6 Quiz (Latest 2021): South University

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NSG 6005 Week 6 Quiz (Latest 2021): South University Question :1 Question: Jamie has fractured his ankle and has received a prescription for acetaminophen and hydrocodone (Vicodin). Education whe... n prescribing Vicodin includes which one of the following instructions? It is OK to double the dose of Vicodin if the pain is severe. Vicodin is not habit forming. He should not take any other acetaminophen-containing medications. Vicodin may cause diarrhea; therefore, he should increase his fluid intake. Question 2 Question : Vicky, age fifty-six years, comes to clinic requesting a refill of her . Fiorinal (aspirin and butalbital) that she takes for migraines. She has been taking this medication for over two years for migraine and states one dose usually works to abort her migraine. What is the best care for her? Switch her to sumatriptan (Imitrex) to treat her migraines. Assess how often she is using Fiorinal and refill medication. Switch her to a beta-blocker such as propranolol to prevent her migraine. Request her to return to the original prescriber of Fiorinal as you do not prescribe butalbital for migraines. [Show More]

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