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 B

Explanation

A. Taking the medication on an empty stomach is not necessary
B. Storing the medication at room temperature is correct to prevent degradation and reduced efficacy.
C. The duration of treatment with nystatin suspension varies depending on the severity of the infection as fungal infections require days to weeks to clear completely

D.After swishing, it's usually recommended to hold the medicine in the mouth for as long as possible before swallowing, to maximize its effectiveness

A. Reduced dyspepsia B. Absence of headache C. Increased appetite D. Regular bowel movements

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Omeprazole is a (PPI) proton pump inhibitor used to inhibit excessive acid secretion in the stomach. Persistent exposure of the stomach lining to acid leads to epigastric pain, bloating and feelings of early satiety. Reduction of acid secretion helps to relieve dyspeptic symptoms caused by irritation of gastric mucosa by the acid.

B. Omeprazole is not used for management of headaches

C, D- Omeprazole does not have effect on appetite or bowel movements. Absence of headache

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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?

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