Ramelteon (Rozerem) is prescribed for a patient with insomnia
The nurse checks the patient's medical history, knowing that this medication is contraindicated in which disorder?
a. Coronary artery disease
b. Renal insufficiency
c. Liver disease
d. Anemia
ANS: C
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a. 60 mg b. 113.5 mg c. 28.38 mg d. 250 mg
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1. the greatest number of calories should be from the protein group. 2. no substitutes can be made if using the food exchange plan. 3. a consistent number of calories are needed each day. 4. the meal plan can be disregarded if "dietetic" foods are used.
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