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 C
Explanation
Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used for the long-term control of asthma. Among the side effects, montelukast causes drowsiness and hence should be taken at night before bed to avoid interference with daily activities.
A. Montelukast is an oral preparation that does not require a spacer unlike inhalers such as salbutamol
B. Montelukast is used controller therapy rather than a reliever in acute asthmatic attack
D. Rinsing the mouth is relevant in the use of inhaled corticosteroids to prevent oral thrush but not montelukast.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Gentamicin is a nephrotoxic and ototoxic antibiotic. It I important to have its serum levels should be closely monitored to ensure they are within the therapeutic window
A- Gentamicin is an intravenous formulation and its administration is not related to meals
C- Limiting fluid intake increases the risk of renal injury
D- Agitation is not a common side effect with gentamicin use
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