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 if the client is taking:
A)
oral contraceptives.
B)
acetaminophen.
C)
antihypertensives.
D)
antidepressants.
A
Explanation:
A)
Drugs most affecting iron levels include antibiotics, estrogen and testosterone, oral contraceptives, alcohol, and aspirin.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
B)
Drugs most affecting iron levels include antibiotics, estrogen and testosterone, oral contraceptives, alcohol, and aspirin.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
C)
Drugs most affecting iron levels include antibiotics, estrogen and testosterone, oral contraceptives, alcohol, and aspirin.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
D)
Drugs most affecting iron levels include antibiotics, estrogen and testosterone, oral contraceptives, alcohol, and aspirin.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
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