A patient who is taking fluphenazine (Prolixin) to treat psychosis is experiencing symptoms of acute dystonia. While performing a medication history, the nurse learns that the patient takes herbal medications
Which herbal supplement would be of concern?
a. Ginkgo
b. Ginseng
c. Kava kava
d. St. John's wort
ANS: C
Kava kava may increase the risk and severity of dystonia when taken with phenothiazines.
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A mother is attempting to breastfeed her infant in the hospital setting. The infant is sleepy and displays some audible swallowing, the maternal nipples are flat, and the breasts are soft
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1. 11/3 2. 24/3 3. 8/3 4. 25/3
The dimensional analysis method for using conversion factors is a modification of the _____________
____________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word