Leonard presents with symptoms of hyperlipidemia and is prescribed simvastatin. Simvastatin is available as 20-mg tablets. If the duration of the treatment is 7 weeks and the daily dosage is 40 mg, calculate the total number of tablets required for the duration of the treatment.
A. 135 tablets
B. 98 tablets
C. 280 tablets
D. 140 tablets
Answer: B
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What assessment can best be made about this exchange? a. Staff nurse 1's remark is challenging and obstructive. b. Staff nurse 1's remark invites clarification of the meaning of the specific behaviors of staff nurse 2. c. Staff nurse 2's remark will facilitate ef-fective problem solving. d. Staff nurse 2's remark will keep anger at a minimum and give incentive for meeting the other's needs.
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While assessing a client before administering neostigmine for myasthenia gravis management, the nurse documents that the client has increased muscle strength compared with the last assessment over an hour ago
Which interpretation of this data by the nurse is the most accurate? 1. Toxicity from the medication is imminent. 2. The client's dose should be increased. 3. The medication appears to be effective. 4. The next dose of the medication should not be given.