Obesity is a condition of being overweight by 15 to 25 percent of the ideal body weight
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A nurse who is to provide health education for a client who will be receiving warfarin (Coumadin)
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A nurse is preparing to administer the thyroid hormone replacement drug levothyroxine to a client. The nurse understands which of the following about this drug? Select all that apply
A) Equivalent to all other thyroid hormone replacement drugs B) More uniform potency than other thyroid hormone replacement drugs C) Twice-daily dosing necessary D) Relatively inexpensive E) Less frequent lab monitoring required
Food in the gastrointestinal tract affects drug absorption by:
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