A client is receiving warfarin (Coumadin) for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. The client is asking the nurse about herbal remedies to treat anxiety. The nurse would caution against the use of which of the following remedies?
A) Passion flower
B) St. John's wort
C) Melatonin
D) Kava-kava
Ans: B
St. John's wort has a potential drug interaction with warfarin.
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A) "Dronedarone has properties of all four classes of antiarrhythmics." B) "Dronedarone reduces the risk of hospitalization in patients in atrial fibrillation." C) "Dronedarone has many drug–drug interactions that need to be reviewed." D) "It is an oral drug taken once a day." E) "Common adverse effects of dronedarone include ventricular arrhythmias."
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A) There is an increased risk for catheter infections in patients who received TNA compared to patients who received PN. B) TNA can be administered over 8 hours. and PN requires around-the-clock administration C) There is an increased convenience for the nursing staff and patients when the patient receives TNA instead of PN. D) TNA does not require the use of a micron filter.
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A) 20/20, B) 20/40, C) 20/60, D) 20/100,
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Which of the competencies of collaboration does this describe? A) Trust B) Mutual respect C) Communication D) Decision making