The nurse should educate the client to avoid which of the following nonprescription medications without permission from the physician, as they can interfere with the action of cardiotonic drugs? Select all that apply
A) Antacids
B) Antidiarrheals
C) Topical arthritis treatments
D) Artificial tear products
E) Allergy products
Ans: A, B, E
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The nurse should teach the client to avoid antacids and nonprescription cough, cold, allergy, antidiarrheal, and diet drugs unless their use has been approved by the physician, as some of these drugs interfere with the action of cardiotonic drugs or cause other potentially serious problems.
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