Mitral valve prolapse increases the risk for endocarditis
a. true
b. false
Answer: a. true
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A patient has a history of kidney stones. He is being treated for a bladder infection with a sulfonamide drug. Which actions should the nurse advise this patient to do?
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a. Bicarbonate b. Calcium c. Carbon dioxide d. Glucose
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