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frankwu · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The nurse administers penicillin to a client and monitors the client for an adverse reaction despite that the client said she was not allergic to penicillin. What is the rationale for checking for adverse reactions? Select all answers that apply.

A) A person can be allergic to any medication at any time.
B) Medications can react with over-the-counter medications to cause toxicity.
C) Certain medications react with orange juice to cause toxicity.
D) If medications are not taken on an empty stomach, adverse reactions may occur.
E) Medications can react with herbal supplements to cause adverse reactions.
F) Medications can react with other medications prescribed for the client.

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the principles of systolic and diastolic blood pressure with a group of nursing students. What are the best responses by the student nurses about what determines the reading as the ventricles contract and rest?

1 . Pressure the blood exerts on the walls of the arteries
2 . Rate and force of heartbeat
3 . Blood vessel condition
4 . Blood volume
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4

Silverbeard98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, E, F
Feedback:
A person can be allergic to any medication at any time. Over-the-counter medications and herbal supplements, in combination with prescribed drugs, can cause serious undesired effects. Also, certain medications, if taken with grapefruit juice, can cause toxicity. Some medications should always be taken with food, whereas others should be taken on an empty stomach.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Rate and force of heartbeat, blood vessel condition, and blood volume determine the reading as the ventricles contract and rest. Blood pressure measures the pressure the blood exerts on the walls of the arteries.