A nurse is educating a group of clients about the contraindications of warfarin therapy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

"Clients who have glaucoma should not take warfarin."

"Clients who have rheumatoid arthritis should not take warfarin."

"Clients who are pregnant should not take warfarin."

"Clients who have hyperthyroidism should not take warfarin."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Warfarin is a coumarin anticoagulant that has potential to increase the risk of bleeding. When taken during pregnancy, warfarin causes fetal bleeding. Warfarin is also teratogenic and it causes various birth defects including skeletal abnormalities, hypoplastic nose, intellectual disabilities and deafness hence it's contraindicated. Pregnant women who require anticoagulation are put of heparin in the place of warfarin to prevent these complications.
A. B, D - are not contraindications for warfarin use.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Aluminum compounds have a constipating effect due to reduced bowel movements and potential discomfort.

A. Flatulence is less common with aluminum hydroxide compared to magnesium-containing antacids.
B. Headache is not a common side effect of aluminum hydroxide.
C. Palpitations are not a known adverse reaction to aluminum hydroxide.

A. Renal failure B. Metabolic alkalosis C. Aplastic anemia D. Cardiac dysrhythmia

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Zidovudine (AZT) is an antiretroviral drug used in treatment of HIV to suppress viral replication. It causes aplastic anemia, suppression of the bone marrow, leasing to reduces production of all hematopoietic cell lines including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

A, B, and D - are not associated with Zidovudine use

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