A patient is proficient at meditation from long-time use of the technique. Which finding in the medication history will cause the nurse to follow up?
a. Takes thyroid-regulating medication
b. Takes corticosteroid medication
c. Takes loop diuretic medication
d. Takes anticoagulant medication
ANS: A
Prolonged practice of meditation techniques sometimes reduces the need for antihypertensive, thyroid-regulating, and psychotropic medications (e.g., antidepressants and antianxiety agents). In these cases, adjustment of the medication is necessary. Corticosteroid, loop diuretic, and anticoagulant medications are not affected by meditation.
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