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 ["A","B","D"]
Explanation
The sympathetic nervous system leads to increased heart rate, vasoconstriction with increasing blood pressure and decreased salivary glands secretion.
C and E- parasympathetic activity
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Rationale- The client is at risk of a life-threatening anaphylaxis as cross reactivity occurs between cephalosporin and penicillin as they both contain a beta lactam ring. Cephalexin should be avoided completely
A. Diphenhydramine is used for mild reactions but not anaphylaxis
B. waiting for rounds delays the client’s medication and hence inappropriate
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