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2. Steve was in a devastating car accident. He is taking anabolic steroids to help repair the body tissues injured in the accident. His wife is concerned about the serious side effects of these drugs. What are the side effects, and is she justified in being concerned? What would you say to her?

3. David has been recently diagnosed with IDDM. He is a traveling salesman and states that he leaves his insulin and injection supplies in the car for convenience. Explain to him the reason this is a bad idea, and give him some suggestions on better ways to handle his insulin needs.

4. Cindy is told that she has hyperparathyroidism. She has had two episodes of kidney stones. She is confused about how these two things are connected; what would you say to her?

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1. Sherrie has just had a stroke. Although she agrees to take the medications the physician prescribes, she asks you what behaviors she could adopt to reduce the risk for another stroke. What would you teach her?

3. Richard has just been hospitalized for a pulmonary embolism. He wants to know why he has to wear such tight stockings and also take medications. What would you tell him about his antiembolic stockings and medication therapy?

4. Anthony has congestive heart failure. He has been prescribed Digoxin. What are some of the symptoms to watch for closely as an indication of toxicity?

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