A Patient Is Prescribed a Drug That Has an Extremely

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient is prescribed a drug that has an extremely short half-life for chest pain (angina) .Which modification in drug dosage or scheduling does the nurse expect?

• A) Once-daily dosing
• B) More frequent dosing
• C) Larger first dose and smaller repeat doses
• D) Parenteral doses greater than enteral doses

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