A client complains of flatulence, belching, and abdominal distention. What is the most appropriate drug to use to treat these symptoms?
a. Promethazine (Phenergan)
b. Ondansetron (Zofran)
c. Ranitidine (Zantac)
d. Simethicone (Mylicon)
ANS: D
Simethicone is used to reduce the gastric symptoms of flatulence, belching, and abdominal distention.
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a. non-weight-bearing. b. touchdown weight bearing. c. partial weight bearing. d. minimal weight bearing
Calculate the amount to administer: ______________ (use decimals and round appropriately). Ordered:
Lanoxin 135 mcg IM now. On hand: Lanoxin 0.25 mg/mL. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A) Antagonist therapy B) Detoxification therapy C) Codependency therapy D) Substitution therapy