When teaching a client who is beginning antilipemic therapy about possible drug-food interactions, the nurse will discuss which food?
Grapefruit juice
Dairy products
Bran muffins
Licorice
The Correct Answer is A
grapefruit interacts with statins increasing levels in blood. This increases the risk of side effects
Other options- The rest do not interact with antilipemic drugs
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Rationale- Laxatives increase bowel peristalsis which could be risky when given in a client with abdominal pain of unknown origin as it may lead to bowel perforation in cases of obstruction.
A. Laxative help clear ammonia from the gut reducing the risk of hepatic encephalopathy.
B. Laxatives are safe in diverticulosis after ruling out acute diverticulitis
D. Laxatives help in passage of stool in cases of chronic constipation
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Gingko is a herb used for its antioxidant property and cholesterol lowering effect which lowers cardiovascular risk. It also has antiplatelet effects which increases the risk of bleeding in a client on anticoagulants.
Gingko has no interactions with the other listed medications
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