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First Aid Cardiovascular Drugs Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has been diagnosed recently with a mental health disorder and has been prescribed a psychotropic medication. Which interventions regarding the medication should the nurse include in the teaching plan?Select the one tha does not apply.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Step 1: The correct answer is D because it is important for clients to never adjust their dosage of psychotropic medication without consulting their healthcare provider. Step 2: Teaching clients to decrease dosages on their own can be dangerous and lead to adverse effects or worsening of symptoms. Step 3: Option A is correct as it empowers the client to recognize and address side effects promptly. Option B is correct as it provides essential information about the medication. Option C is correct as it assesses understanding and readiness to seek help. Step 4: In summary, option D is incorrect because clients should always consult their healthcare provider before making any changes to their medication regimen.
Question 2 of 5
Ramelteon (Rozerem) is prescribed for a patient with insomnia. The nurse checks the patient’s medical history, knowing that this medication is contraindicated in which disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Liver disease. Ramelteon is metabolized in the liver, so patients with liver disease may have impaired drug metabolism, leading to potential toxicity. Coronary artery disease (A), renal insufficiency (B), and anemia (D) are not contraindications for ramelteon as they do not directly affect drug metabolism in the liver.
Question 3 of 5
When applying transdermal nitroglycerin patches, which instruction by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Rotate application sites with each dose. This instruction is crucial to prevent skin irritation and tolerance development. By rotating sites, the skin has time to recover, ensuring optimal absorption. Choice B is incorrect as using only the chest area can lead to skin irritation. Choice C is incorrect because the patch should not be removed when swimming as it may affect drug delivery. Choice D is incorrect as applying the patch to the same site can cause localized skin reactions and reduced effectiveness. Rotation is key for consistent drug absorption and minimizing skin irritation.
Question 4 of 5
When teaching a patient who is beginning antilipemic therapy about possible drug-food interactions, the nurse will discuss which food?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B, Grapefruit juice. Grapefruit juice can interact with antilipemic drugs by inhibiting the enzyme CYP3A4, leading to increased drug levels in the body and potential toxicity. Oatmeal (A) is a healthy food choice and does not significantly interact with antilipemic drugs. Licorice (C) can interact with medications such as corticosteroids but not specifically antilipemic drugs. Dairy products (D) can interfere with the absorption of some medications but do not have a significant interaction with antilipemic drugs.
Question 5 of 5
A woman who is planning to become pregnant should ensure that she receives adequate levels of which supplement to reduce the risk for fetal neural tube defects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, folic acid. Folic acid is essential for the development of the fetal neural tube, reducing the risk of defects. Adequate levels are crucial before and during pregnancy. Vitamin B12 is important for neurological function, but not specifically for neural tube development. Vitamin D is important for calcium absorption but not directly related to neural tube defects. Iron is essential for red blood cell formation but does not specifically reduce the risk of neural tube defects.