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What is the dose of clopidogrel for initiation and maintenance for a patient with a NSTEMI?

A patient who uses an inhaled glucocorticoid medication reports having a sore tongue. The provider notes white spots on the patient’s tongue and oral mucous membranes. What should the provider teach the patient?

NM is a 23-year-old white female with a history of exercise-induced asthma (EIA). She runs 7 days a week, on a year-round basis. The EIA affects her only during her runs. What is the best therapy for EIA?

What should a patient be taught regarding the use of dextromethorphan?

A patient has been taking atorvastatin for several months to treat hyperlipidemia. The patient reports muscle weakness and tenderness. What will the provider do?

What is the length of time needed for a drug to reach the minimum effective concentration (MEC)?

The nurse is educating a client on general treatment measures for cardiac disorders. The nurse knows that which of the following can assist in decreasing the risk of cardiac disorders? (Select all that apply)

During the oxidation or reduction phase of biotransformation of a drug, what can a drug become?

What is first-line treatment of impetigo with fewer than five lesions of 1-2 centimeters in diameter on the legs of a 9-year-old girl?

The patient who has had emesis or vomiting for the last 3 days has blood gases of pH of 7.8, HCO3- of 30 mEq/L, and PCO2 of 36 mm Hg. These laboratory values are consistent with which acid-base imbalance?