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A client asks a nurse what the common complications are due to
drug-herbal interactions. How would the nurse respond?
A.
Blood coagulation
B.
Vision loss
C.
Urine output
D.
Hair growth Correct Answer A.
Blood coagulation
A client asks a nurse why herbal remedies are popular now.
What is the nurse best response?
A.
They are being marketed very aggressively.
B.
They are more effective for treating bacterial infections.
C.
Most insurance policies cover them.
D.
Their popularity is decreasing, not increasing. Correct Answer
A.
They are being marketed very aggressively.
A client asks the nurse why a medication prescribed by the
provider "didn't do anything at all." Which statement by the
nurse accurately describes how genetics influence drug action?
,Correct Answer Genetic differences can result in significant
differences in how each client's body handles the same
medication."
"Genetic differences can cause mutations in enzymes, changing
the way they function. This can alter how the body metabolizes
and excretes drugs."
"Because of genetic differences, medication may accumulate to
toxic levels in one client while in another client may be
inactivated before it can have a therapeutic effect."
A client experiencing occasional minor digestive problems asks
the nurse about herbal therapy. What is the best response by the
nurse?
Select all that apply.
A.
Wheat grass
B.
Green tea
C.
Ginger
D.
Grape seed
E.
Stevia Correct Answer A.
Wheat grass
Your answer is correct.
B.
Green tea
Your answer is correct.
C.
Ginger
,A client has been admitted to the emergency department for
treatment of poison ingestion. Gastric lavage and placement of
activated charcoal has been prescribed. The nurse would
withhold this treatment and collaborate with the prescriber if
which instances occur? Correct Answer The client becomes
unconscious.
The client discloses that lithium was the drug taken.
Paramedics report that it has been 2 hours since the drug was
taken.
A client is a vegan vegetarian and does not eat any animal
products. The healthcare provider has prescribed a medication
contained in a gelatin capsule. The nurse understands that a
gelatin capsule is made from animal products. Which nursing
actions are indicated? Correct Answer Collaborate with the
prescriber to find an alternative medication.
Your answer is correct.
Check to see if the capsule can be opened for administration.
A client is admitted to the emergency department with suspected
exposure to anthrax. The nurse anticipates the healthcare
provider will prescribe which medication? Correct Answer
Ciprofloxacin.
A client is diagnosed with cancer. The healthcare provider has
recommended chemotherapy, which would likely save the
client's life. The client tells the nurse, "This is punishment from
God for sins I have committed; some women at my church say
so."? With permission from the client, what would the nurse do
, first? Correct Answer Contact the client's minister to discuss
the client's perspective about cancer.
A client presents with hypotension and bradycardia. The client
indicates that one of her healthcare providers recently prescribed
three new medications to her current list of 10 medications per
day. Based on this information, which statement would be the
most accurate? Correct Answer The client is experiencing
adverse reactions as a result of polypharmacy.
A client returns to the clinic for follow-up after taking a newly
prescribed medication for a month. The nurse recognizes
medication teaching was successful when the client makes
which statement? Correct Answer "I've been taking my
medication on an empty stomach like the prescription label said
to."
"I take my medication first thing in the morning, just like you
said."
"I switched all my medications to one pharmacy like you
suggested.
A client was exposed to ionizing radiation. The nurse plans to
administer which of the following medications? Correct
Answer Potassium-iodine tablets.
A client who is considering taking a dietary supplement
recommended by the nurse asks how to determine if the
supplement is safe. The nurse explains that the Dietary
Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act
of 2007 requires that companies marketing herbal and dietary
supplements do which of the following?