The client has been ordered treatment with warfarin. She tells the nurse that she self-medicates with herbal remedies as much as possible
The highest priority teaching point that the nurse should give the client is the avoid the use of _____ while taking warfarin.
a. ephedra and dill
b. black cohosh and licorice
c. garlic and ginkgo
d. ginseng and green tea
ANS: C
Garlic and ginkgo interfere with the formation of platelet aggregations.
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A) Bilateral stenosis B) Angioedema C) Pregnancy D) Diabetes E) Hyperlipidemia
The nurse is discussing types of treatment used when working
with children who have orthopedic disorders. Which treatment covers the lower part of the body, usually from the waist down, and either one or both legs while leaving the feet open? A) Internal fixation device B) External fixation device C) Spica cast D) Stockinette
Which of the following is a difference between ACEIs and ARBs?
A. Unlike the ACEIs, the ARBs bind to the AT1 receptor and competitively antagonize the actions of angiotensin II. B. Unlike the ACEIs, the ARBs are contraindicated during pregnancy. C. Unlike the ACEIs, the ARBs block the enzymatic conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. D. Unlike the ACEIs, the ARBs increase bradykinin concentrations.
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A) Being financially secure B) Having a loving family C) Losing a spouse D) Living in an active community