PHARMACY

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for verapamil to treat atrial fibrillation.The nurse should instruct the client to avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking verapamil because it can cause the client to experience which of the following conditions? A) Tachycardia B) Dehydration C) Diarrhea D) Hypotension ANSWER D) Hypotension Large amounts of grapefruit juice can increase blood levels of verapamil by inhibiting its metabolism. An excess amount of the drug i...

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Lipitor is a powerful antihypertensive medication. correct answer: False Geriatric patients have an increased risk of drug toxicity because of the higher percentage of adipose tissue in their bodies. correct answer: True Patients taking Lasix are instructed to include potassium in their diets. correct answer: True Which of the following medication orders cannot be phoned into the pharmacy? correct answer: Percocet If a medication is classified as "pregnancy risk category A," th...