The nurse is reviewing new medication orders that have been written for a newly admitted patient. The nurse will need to clarify which orders? Select all that apply. a )Metformin (Glucophage) 1000 mg PO twice a dayb )Sitagliptin (Januvia) 50 mg dailyc) Simvastatin (Zocor) 20 mg PO every eveningd )Irbesartan (Avapro) 300 mg PO once a daye )Docusate (Colace) as needed for constipation

The nurse is reviewing new medication orders that have been written for a newly admitted patient. The nurse will need to clarify which orders? Select all that apply. a )Metformin (Glucophage) 1000 mg PO twice a dayb )Sitagliptin (Januvia) 50 mg dailyc) Simvastatin (Zocor) 20 mg PO every eveningd )Irbesartan (Avapro) 300 mg PO once a daye )Docusate (Colace) as needed for constipation

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305441620

Author:WOODROW

Publisher:WOODROW

ChapterCRE1: Comprehensive Review Exam For Part 1

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