Which food or beverage does the nurse teach a patient who is prescribed quietiapine (Seroquel) to avoid?
a. Coffee and caffeine
b. Fresh berries and vegetables
c. Aged cheese and smoked meat
d. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice
D
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice interact with the enzymes that metabolize quietiapine, causing the blood drug levels to increase. This action increases the risks for side effects and adverse reac-tions. Patients taking this drug should avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice.
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a. Administering oral medications b. Starting an intravenous (IV) line c. Repositioning the patient. d. Inserting a urinary catheter.
The primiparous client at 39 weeks' gestation calls the clinic and reports increased bladder pressure but easier breathing and irregular, mild contractions. She also states that she just cleaned the entire house
Which statement should the nurse make? A. "You shouldn't work so much at this point in pregnancy." B. "What you are describing is not commonly experienced in the last weeks." C. "Your body may be telling you it is going into labor soon." D. "If the bladder pressure continues, come in to the clinic tomorrow."
The community health center is the backbone of the public health system for primary health care. Characteristics of these centers include
1. They are in large metropolitan areas. 2. Their services are only available to the economically disadvantaged. 3. They must provide comprehensive primary care services and supportive services such as translation and transportation services. 4. They are used for preventive services such as flu shots.
The patient weighs 88 lb and is receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy. Ordered: Neupogen 200 mcg IVPB over 30 minutes. Refer to information from the package insert for the dose on hand. If this is a safe dose for this patient, determine the amount to administer: ________. If it is not a safe dose, write: not safe. 
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).