The nurse is providing care for a client who is taking dulasteride (Avodart) for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). The client's prescription reads, "Take daily by mouth." Thirty pills have been dispensed and the prescription allows for five refills
The nurse anticipates seeing the client again in:
A. 1 month
B. 3 months
C. 6 months
D. 1 year
ANS: C
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A) Addison's disease B) adrenal feminization C) Cushing's syndrome D) pheochromocytoma
The advantage of doing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy over a traditional abdominal incision includes:
A) a longer recovery time. B) less discomfort. C) a longer hospital stay. D) more discomfort.