A 70-year-old woman has a complex medical and a current drug regimen that includes calcium and vitamin D supplements for osteoporosis, metformin (Glucophage) for type 2 diabetes, phenelzine (Nardil) for depression, and metoprolol (Lopressor) and
furosemide (Lasix) for hypertension. The woman is requesting dextromethorphan for the treatment of a recurrent cough. What component of her drug regimen contraindicates the use of dextromethorphan?
A) Calcium supplements
B) Metformin (Glucophage)
C) Phenelzine (Nardil)
D) Metoprolol (Lopressor)
C
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Which of the following should the nurse teach the patient? (Select all that apply.) A. Avoid contact with all children until after you have given birth. B. Be retested in 3 months and obtain the vaccination if not immune. C. Do not become pregnant for 4 weeks after you receive the vaccination. D. Receive the rubella vaccine during the postpartum period. E. Seek medical care immediately for fever, runny nose, or rash.
A patient is 2 weeks past the delivery date of her baby. Her physician has admitted her into the hospital to induce her delivery. The nurse would expect to administer what drug of choice for the induction of labor?
1. Ergonovine 2. Methylergonovine 3. Oxytocin 4. Clomiphene
A client is coming in to the clinic for the first time. In order for the nurse to allow the client the most comfort during the interview, the nurse should:
A) Stand at the counter to take notes during the interview. B) Sit next to the client, a few feet away. C) Stand at the side of the client's chair. D) Sit behind a desk.
The pediatric nurse is aware that a child might experience the same adverse effects to a medication as an adult. For what class of medication could this reaction occur, and what reaction would the nurse anticipate?
1. Antianxiety; diarrhea 2. Antidepressants; diarrhea 3. Antipsychotics; CNS depression 4. Antibiotics; CNS depression