A nurse is admitting a client who states he takes ginkgo biloba every day to improve his memory. The nurse should identify a potential interaction with which of the following medications the client is taking?

Levothyroxine

Famotidine

Warfarin

Loratadine

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Ginkgo biloba is a herb that is used for its cardiovascular benefits. In addition to this, it has anticoagulant properties that increases risk of bleeding especially when used together with other agents with anticoagulant properties.

A, B, D- Have no significant interactions with ginkgo biloba

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Metoclopramide is a prokinetic agent that increases the motility of the upper gastrointestinal tract. Metoclopramide helps accelerate gastric emptying and promotes movement of food through the digestive system. This action can alleviate symptoms of nausea and vomiting by reducing the likelihood of food staying in the stomach for an extended period, which can contribute to feelings of discomfort.

A. Metoclopramide does not increase or decrease gastric acid secretions.

C. Metoclopramide accelerates peristalsis or the movement of food through the gastrointestinal tract.

D. Metoclopramide increases muscle tone and GI motility

A. Potassium B. Phosphate C. Carbon dioxide D. Bicarbonate

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Furosemide is a loop diuretic that blocks water reabsorption in the loop of Henle promoting diuresis. It also causes potassium loss in urine leading to hypokalemia. Checking potassium levels before administration of furosemide prevents worsening already existing hypokalemia.

B, C, D- furosemide does not affect the blood levels of phosphate, Carbon dioxide and bicarbonate.

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A nurse is admitting a client who states he takes ginkgo biloba every day to improve his memory. The nurse should identify a potential interaction with which of the following medications the client is taking?

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