A client in the outpatient clinic is scheduled to have blood drawn for an iron level. Recognizing that certain medications will affect the results, the nurse should determine whether the client is taking:
1. Acetaminophen.
2. Oral contraceptives.
3. Antihypertensives.
4. Antidepressants.
Answer: 2
1. Drugs most affecting iron levels include antibiotics, estrogen, testosterone, oral contraceptives, alcohol, and aspirin.
2. Drugs most affecting iron levels include antibiotics, estrogen, testosterone, oral contraceptives, alcohol, and aspirin.
3. Drugs most affecting iron levels include antibiotics, estrogen, testosterone, oral contraceptives, alcohol, and aspirin.
4. Drugs most affecting iron levels include antibiotics, estrogen, testosterone, oral contraceptives, alcohol, and aspirin.
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