A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client for the first time and needs to know about potential food and medication interactions. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Have the client take the medication on an empty stomach to avoid interactions.

Consult a drug reference guide for possible interactions.

Ask another nurse if they are aware of potential interactions.

Check the client's medical record for medication and food interactions.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Consulting a reference guide provides information on all potential interactions that may apply for the medication guide. It allows the nurse to give specific and accurate information regarding the drug at hand without generalization.

A- This does not apply to all medications

C-Asking a colleague may not be accurate

D- The clients records may not contain all the relevant information needed

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Correct Answer is ["325"]

Explanation

Dose= Weight in kg* dose per kg per day

Substitute values into the formula

143lb/2.2046 *5mcg per pay

The nurse will administer 325mcg per day

A. Nalbuphine B. Acetaminophen C. Ondansetron D. Insulin glargine

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Nalbuphine is also an opioid like morphine. Opioids suppress the central respiratory centers leading to respiratory depression. Use of two opioids increases their levels in blood raising the risk of respiratory depression even higher which is fatal.

The other drugs do not have any significant interaction with morphine. C- An analgesic , C- Ondansetron- antiemetic, Insulin glargine- an form of insulin used in diabetes

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