If you only know the trade names of a drug, you could make a medication error by giving two

medications that are generically the same.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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An IV solution containing aminophylline 2 g in 1000 mL D5W is to be infused at 30 mg/hr. How many milliliters per hour should be administered?

a. 10 mL/hr c. 30 mL/hr b. 15 mL/hr d. 60 mL/hr

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Comfort care for a neonate with a new diagnosis of tracheoesophageal fistula would consist of all of the following except:

1. Holding the neonate. 2. Swaddling the neonate. 3. Nonnutritive sucking on a pacifier. 4. Placing sucrose on a pacifier for the baby to have nonnutritive sucking.

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A client has been prescribed carvedilol (Coreg) to treat heart failure. Which statements are true regarding carvedilol (Coreg) and treatment ofheart failure?(Select all that apply.)

1. Carvedilol (Coreg) should not be used to treat heart failure. 2. Carvedilol (Coreg) has the potential to worsen heart failure. 3. Carvedilol (Coreg) slows the heart rate and decreases blood pressure. 4. Carvedilol (Coreg) is a first-line drug for treating heart failure. 5. Carvedilol (Coreg) should not be used with other medications when treating heart failure.

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During the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome, which metabolic change(s) occur(s)? Choose all that apply

1) Rate of metabolism decreases. 2) Liver converts more glycogen to glucose. 3) Use of amino acids decreases. 4) Amino acids and fats are more available for energy.

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