A nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin and reports taking several new herbal supplements. The nurse should identify which of the following supplements is contraindicated for concurrent use with warfarin?

Ginkgo biloba

Coenzyme QIO

Valerian

Probiotics

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Ginkgo biloba is a form of alternative medicine that is used due to its antioxidants and cardiovascular benefits. In addition to these, it has antiplatelet effects which increases the risk of bleeding when used concurrently with anticoagulants such as in clients receiving warfarin

Coenzyme QIO, Valerian and probiotics have no notable interactions with warfarin

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Nitroprusside is a systemic vasodilator that lowers blood pressure. It is used in emergency set ups to lower blood pressure in clients with hypertensive crises. It can also lower the blood pressure to cause hypotension and the blood pressure should be monitored closely.

B-Stroke volume is not directly affected by nitroprusside

C-Cardiac output is not directly affected by nitroprusside

D-Urine output changes can occur due to hypotension but not as a direct effect of nitroprusside

A. Inject air into the vial to withdraw the short-acting insulin. B. Administer the insulin within 20 min of preparing it. C. Ensure the NPH insulin is drawn into the syringe first. D. use two separate syringes to mix the insulin.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A-Injection of air ensures that the accurate dose is withdrawn into the syringe

B-It is not necessary to administer within 20 min, it should, however, be administered within 24 hours.

C-Short-acting insulin should be drawn first to ensure that the short-acting insulin is not contaminated with the long-acting or intermediate one.

D- Insulin types can be mixed in the same syringe, provided the short-acting insulin is drawn up first.

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