Nursing assessments must include questions regarding alcohol ...

[Haya94]

Nursing assessments must include questions regarding alcohol consumption because
 
  a. It is a social problem that the LPN must ad-dress
  b. It can potentiate or decrease the effects of many other drugs
  c. It may be necessary for the LPN to plan on assisting the patient through alcohol with-drawal
  d. None of the above

Question 2

Mrs. Iris, a 70-year-old woman, complains of diffuse stomach pains, vomiting with some bright red color, and diarrhea. You suspect she may have an ulcer. She is taking many medications. Which medication might you highlight for the physician?
 
  a. Compazine, Tagamet
  b. Mylanta, colchicine
  c. Aspirin, iron supplement, potassium supplement
  d. Erythromycin, Ventolin

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Answer to Question 1

B
Yes, alcoholism may be a social problem that needs to be addressed (response A), but of primary importance in prioritizing care would be to determine what, if any, potential interactions exist between alcohol and prescribed or over-the-counter medications (response B). The LPN would need physician orders and support from the physician and other team members to assist the patient through alcohol withdrawal.

Answer to Question 2

C
Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), iron, and potassium may cause ulcers and result in the symptoms described (response C). Compazine, an antiemetic, and Tagamet, an antiulcer medication (response A), would cause dry mouth. Mylanta, an antacid, and colchicine, an antigout medication (response B), would alter absorption of nutrients. Erythromycin, an antibiotic, and Ventolin, an antiasthma medication (response D), may promote diarrhea.

[Haya94]

TYSM

[mochi09]

Great answer, keep it coming