A nurse in a public clinic is planning a health fair for older adult clients in the community. In teaching medication safety. Which of the following foods should the nurse advise the clients to avoid when taking their prescriptions?

Carbonated beverage

Orange juice

Grapefruit juice

Milk

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Rationale- Grape fruit inhibits the action of intestinal enzymes interfering with absorption and actions of most drugs. It is therefore, important for clients on oral medication to avoid the intake of grape fruit to allow optimal absorption of the drugs.

A, B, D- Have very minimal drug interactions and hence safe to take with most medications

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Olanzapine is used in the management of schizophrenia whose symptom include hallucinations, delusions and disorganized behavior. The expected features is a reduction or elimination of these symptoms.

A. Olanzapine may cause orthostatic hypotension, which can result in a decrease in blood pressure upon standing, but it is not typically expected to cause a decrease in resting blood pressure.

C. Olanzapine has no anticonvulsant effect.

D. Olanzapine causes fatigue and sedation as some of the side effects

A. Increased appetite B. White coating in the mouth C. Sedation D. Dry oral mucous membranes

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A white coating in the mouth is also referred to as oral thrush which is a common adverse effect of inhaled corticosteroids. It occurs due to suppression of the immune system leading to inability to fight fungal infections in the body. The client should be advised to rinse the mouth after inhalation.

A, C, and D are not related to the use of inhaled corticosteroids.

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A nurse in a public clinic is planning a health fair for older adult clients in the community. In teaching medication safety. Which of the following foods should the nurse advise the clients to avoid when taking their prescriptions?

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