A serious problem with acetaminophen is its potential to produce
A. recurrent heart attacks
3 B. liver damage
C. kidney damage
D. both B and C
Ans: C. kidney damage
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a. Capsule b. Scored tablet c. Enteric-coated tablet d. Buccal tablet
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1. Selective estrogen receptor modulators 2. Aspirin 3. Glucocorticoids 4. Calcium supplements
When changing diet, exercising, and maintaining normal body weight are not enough to control diabetes, ________ therapy is indicated.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A teenager is taking isotretinoin (Accutane) for treatment of severe acne. The nurse has completed medication education with her mother and evaluates additional learning is required when the mother makes which statement?
1. "We can expect that her skin will be less oily." 2. "She needs to be on a reliable method of birth control now." 3. "At least I do not need to worry about her self-concept now." 4. "I will pay particular attention to her mood now."