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A pregnant patient asks the Nurse Practitioner what over-the-counter medication
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A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate for intrapartum eclampsia. The patient is
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A patient with a recent diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is
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discussing treatment options with his care team. What aspect of the patient's
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injection site would be the
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Selected Answer: ventrogluteal muscle.
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Selected Answer: Vitamin D
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Question 14
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