Which medication is contraindicated when a patient is taking warfarin (Coumadin)?
a. Aspirin
b. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
c. Propoxyphene (Darvon)
d. Morphine (Roxanol)
ANS: A
Salicylates enhance the anticoagulant effect of warfarin. Acetaminophen, propoxyphene, and morphine are not contraindicated with warfarin use.
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a. Continues except when placental functions are reduced. b. Increases as blood pressure decreases. c. Diminishes as the spiral arteries are compressed. d. Is not significantly affected.
The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) definition of disability is referred to as a:
a. medical model. b. biopsychosocial model. c. social model. d. none of the above.
When the nurse assesses bowel habits in a patient, which is the best example of normal bowel elimination?
a. Daily bowel movements b. Multiple soft stools daily c. Daily liquid stools d. Regular bowel elimination pattern of soft stool
A patient tells the nurse at the clinic, "I can never seem to get warm lately and feel tired all the time." The nurse records these data under which section of the health history?
a. Past health history b. Present health status c. Reason for seeking care (chief complaint) d. Subjective assessment data