During an assessment, the client tells the nurse that he eats large amounts of garlic for its cardiovascular benefits. Which drug or drug class, if taken, would have a potential interaction with the garlic?

Sedatives

Acetaminophen

Antilipemic drugs

Warfarin

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

D. Garlic is used for its lipid lowering effects which lower the risk of cardiovascular EVENTS. In addition to this, it has anti-platelet effects increasing risk of bleeding when used with warfarin.
A and B Garlic has no sedative, analgesic effect.
C. Garlic has positive effects on lipid lowering which is not of concern.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Rationale-Anticholinergics reduce intestinal tone and peristalsis
A. Probiotics are supplements used to boost the gut microbiota
B. Lubricants- coat the intestinal wall making it slippery for passage of stool
D. Absorbents-used to bind irritants or toxin in the gut

A. Minimize the use of verbal and telephone orders. B. Always following the rights of medication administration. C. use two client identifiers before giving medications. D. Use trade names instead of generic names to avoid confusion. E. Assess for allergies after giving medications.

Correct Answer is ["B","C"]

Explanation

following the rights of medications administration prevents errors, the rights include right client, right dosage, right drug, right route and right time and frequency. The nurse must always verify the administration order to the prescription before drug administration. Wherever there is doubt, the provider should be consulted to avoid errors.

A- Minimizing telephone and verbal orders is not a proven principle of preventing medication errors

D- Use of trade names increases risk of errors

E-Allergy assessment is not related to medication errors

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