A patient is administered rifampin (Rifadin). Which of the following factors should the patient be taught?
A) When taking it with warfarin (Coumadin), an increased anticoagulant effect occurs.
B) It decreases hepatic cytochrome P450 3A4 enzymes and decreases metabolism of drugs.
C) It has an increased serum half-life, so it is more effective than rifabutin (Mycobutin).
D) The urine, tears, sweat, and other body fluids will be a discolored red-orange.
D
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The population health nurse is working with a client who is receiving hospice care. In which areas should the nurse collaborate with other health care team members in the care of this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Management of pain control. 2. Assisting the family in adjusting to the eventual death of the client. 3. Ensuring that all services provided are able to be reimbursed. 4. Obtaining additional services for identified client needs. 5. Ensuring the client has arrangements made for burial.
The family of a client with a diagnosis of dementia of the Alzheimer's type (DAT) has expressed doubt that the client's cognitive symptoms are from a pathological cause. The nurse tells the family:
A) Normal aging of the brain causes slower functioning but not a loss of cognitive functions. B) There is evidence to suggest massive neuronal death occurs with aging. C) There is evidence to suggest DAT can be reversed. D) Normal aging is associated with loss of cognitive functions.
The nurse is admitting a patient to the medical unit. Which of the following are reasons the nurse may perform a nutritional screening on this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. To assess risk for malnutrition b. To assist with feeding c. To identify risk for aspiration d. To determine body weight
The nurse is caring for a patient on contact precautions. Which action will be most appropriate to prevent the spread of disease?
a. Place the patient in a room with negative airflow. b. Wear a gown, gloves, face mask, and goggles for interactions with the patient. c. Transport the patient safely and quickly when going to the radiology department. d. Use a dedicated blood pressure cuff that stays in the room and is used for that patient only.