When teaching a client about COCs, the nurse would be sure to tell the client that which of the following drugs interact with COCs to reduce their efficacy? (Select all that apply.)
a. Erythromycin d. Tylenol
b. Tegretol e. Topamax
c. Dilantin f. Fluvicin
B, C, E, F
Medications that interact with COCs to reduce their efficacy include Tegretol, Fluvicin, Phenobarbital, Dilantin, Mycobutin, Rifadin, and Topamax. Erythromycin and Tylenol are not included.
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a. Muscle flaccidity b. Migraine headaches c. Incontinence d. Tardive dyskinesia
Upon admission to the subacute medical unit, each patient has a history and head-to-toe nursing assessment performed. When assessing a patient's hearing history, the nurse should consider which of the following facts?
A) Hearing loss is most often related to genetic factors. B) With a healthy lifestyle, normal hearing levels can be maintained throughout the lifespan. C) Endocrine and metabolic disease processes often cause hearing loss. D) Numerous medications have ototoxic effects.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is nearing death from a terminal illness. The patient is experiencing secretions in the back of the throat and dyspnea. Which medications should the nurse provide to assist this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. Oxygen 2. Morphine 3. Atropine 4. Scopolamine 5. Demerol
Prior to initiating infusion therapy, which nursing diagnosis is the nurse most likely to incorporate into the patient's plan of care? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Risk for Infection 2. Alteration in Comfort 3. Impaired Gas Exchange 4. Fluid Volume Deficit 5. Ineffective Individual Coping