A nurse is teaching a group of young women about the use of oral contraceptives. The nurse should teach that taking Which of the following herbal preparations reduces the effectiveness of this birth control method?
Saw palmetto
Ginseng
St. John's wort
Gingko Siloba
The Correct Answer is C
St. John's wort is a form of alternative form of medicine used for psychiatric illnesses such as depression and other mood disorders. It increases metabolism of estrogen and progesterone reducing the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives which can lead to unplanned pregnancies.
A, B, D have no effect of oral contraceptives.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Severe nausea and vomiting can lead to respiratory acidosis due to the loss of gastric contents, which contain hydrochloric acid. When vomiting is prolonged or severe, the loss of acid can result in metabolic alkalosis.
A. Respiratory alkalosis occurs due to hyperventilation in conditions such as anxiety, salicylism
C. metabolic acidosis occurs in conditions where there is increased secretion of acid for example DKA
D. Respiratory acidosis occurs due to impaired ventilation such as chest trauma
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
After a pneumonectomy, positioning the client on the nonoperative side helps maximize ventilation to the remaining lung and facilitates drainage of secretions. Placing the client on the nonoperative side allows for better perfusion and ventilation of the remaining lung, which can improve oxygenation and respiratory function.
B-sims position is used during insertion of suppository of a rectal exam
C -Semi-Fowler's position is used in clients with heart failure and pulmonary edema to promoted ventilation in the upper lungs
D-Prone position is used during surgical procedures involving the back in the operating room
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