A client with chronic renal failure informs the nurse he frequently uses over-the-counter medications to manage headaches. The nurse's best response would be:
A)
"As long as you don't exceed the recommended dose, it is okay."
B)
"It would be better to use herbal supplements than most over-the-counter analgesics."
C)
"The FDA ensures that all over-the-counter medications are safe to consume."
D)
"You should check with your primary care provider before using any over-the-counter medications."
D
Explanation:
A)
Some over-the-counter medications are contraindicated in liver and renal disease, even when taken at recommended doses. Herbal supplement safety and effectiveness are not regulated and they may be contraindicated in certain disease states as well.
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B)
Some over-the-counter medications are contraindicated in liver and renal disease, even when taken at recommended doses. Herbal supplement safety and effectiveness are not regulated and they may be contraindicated in certain disease states as well.
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Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
C)
Some over-the-counter medications are contraindicated in liver and renal disease, even when taken at recommended doses. Herbal supplement safety and effectiveness are not regulated and they may be contraindicated in certain disease states as well.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
D)
Some over-the-counter medications are contraindicated in liver and renal disease, even when taken at recommended doses. Herbal supplement safety and effectiveness are not regulated and they may be contraindicated in certain disease states as well.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
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