A client informs the nurse of an allergy to a certain medication. ...

[OSWALD]

A client informs the nurse of an allergy to a certain medication. To verify the allergic condition, the nurse should ask the client:
 
  1. How many times did you take the medication?
  2. Are you allergic to any other medications?
  3. Can you explain what happens when you take the medication?
  4. Did you take the medication on an empty stomach?

Question 2

A client with chronic renal failure informs the nurse that he frequently uses over-the-counter medications to manage headaches. The nurse's best response should be:
 
  1. As long as you don't exceed the recommended dose, it is okay.
  2. It would be better to use herbal supplements than most over-the-counter analgesics.
  3. You should check with your primary care provider before using any over-the-counter medications.
  4. The FDA ensures that all over-the-counter medications are safe to consume.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. This will not help determine the nature of the allergic response.
2. This will not help determine the nature of the allergic response.
3. To distinguish an allergic reaction from side effects or toxic effects, it is best to clarify what occurred when the medication was taken.
4. This will not help determine the nature of the allergic response.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. Some over-the-counter medications are contraindicated in liver and renal disease, even when taken at recommended doses.
2. Herbal supplement safety and effectiveness are not regulated, and they can be contraindicated in certain disease states as well.
3. The client should be instructed to contact the primary care provider before using any over-the-counter medication because some are contraindicated in renal disease.
4. The FDA safety approval does not impact the client's response to the medication.

[OSWALD]

Excellent

[kusterl]

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