Question 1
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A prescriber may order a medication solely because of its interaction with another drug.
Question 2
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A group of powdered medications can be mixed together once they are dissolved in liquid.
Question 3
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Alcohol, bananas, smoking, chewing tobacco, chocolate candy, garlic, and grapefruit juice can interact with drugs and cause adverse effects.
Question 4
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A nurse should consult with a prescriber regarding adequate blood levels of oral medications when a patient has persistent diarrhea.
Question 5
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Adding potassium clavulanate to amoxicillin (Augmentin) prevent's the body's beta-lactamase enzyme from destroying the amoxicillin.
Question 6
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The nurse is teaching for a patient about taking metronidazole (Flagyl). The drug information says to caution the patient about an Antabuse-like reaction. Based on this information, the patient should avoid which food or drink?
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Beer
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Chocolate
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High fat food
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Sugar
Question 7
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A patient has been prescribed sidenafil (Viagra) for erectile dysfunction. The nurse teaches the patient that metabolism of this drug may be increased if the patient uses which dietary supplement?
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Fish oil
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Iron
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Garlic
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Multivitamin
Question 8
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Muscle pain, an adverse effect, is more likely if the patient consumes grapefruit along with which medication?
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Lovastatin (Mevacor) for high cholesterol
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Nifedipine (Procardia) for high blood pressure
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Verapamil (Calan) for atrial fibrillation
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain
Question 9
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Tobacco induces the CYP1A2 liver enzyme. Methadone is metabolized is metabolized by this enzyme. If a drug-addicted patient was treated with methadone and smokes cigarettes, which is likely to occur?
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The methadone will be less effective
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The effects of methadone will be more intense
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The metabolism of methadone will be accelerated
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The elimination of methadone will be slowed
Question 10
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Before giving a hepatotoxic drug, the nurse reviews the patient's lab work and finds that the alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is 134 IU/L and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is 97 units/L. What action is most appropriate at this time?
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Administer the drug
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Assess the vital signs and if stable, administer the drug
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Hold the drug and report the lab results in the next day or so
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Notify the prescriber immediately