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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

Answer and Explanation

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

A. "It usually takes heparin at least 2 to 3 days to reach a therapeutic blood level. B. "The oral medication you will take after this IV will dissolve the clot." C. "Heparin does not dissolve clots. It stops new clots from forming." D. "A pharmacist is the person to answer that question.'

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

C. Heparin is an indirect thrombin inhibitor that prevents clot formation. It does not dissolve existing clots.
A. The onset of action of heparin is immediate
B. The oral anticoagulants also don’t dissolve the clot
D. The nurse should also understand the pharmacology of the drugs she or he is administering.

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When teaching a client who is beginning antilipemic therapy about possible drug-food interactions, the nurse will discuss which food?

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