An older-adult patient is newly admitted to a skilled nursing ...

[tth]

An older-adult patient is newly admitted to a skilled nursing facility with the diagnoses of Alzheimer's dementia, lipidemia, and hypertension, and a history of pulmonary embolism.
 
  Medications brought on admission included lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil), hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide), warfarin (Coumadin), low-dose aspirin, ginkgo biloba, and echinacea. Which potential interaction will cause the nurse to notify the patient's health care provider?
  a. Echinacea and warfarin
  b. Lisinopril and echinacea
  c. Warfarin and ginkgo biloba
  d. Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide

Question 2

A patient describes practicing a complementary and alternative therapy involving breathwork and yoga. The nurse also recommends using energy field therapies. Which techniques did the nurse suggest?
 
  a. Prayer and tai chi
  b. The zone and acupressure
  c. Massage therapy and ayurveda
  d. Reiki therapy and therapeutic touch

[tashiedavis420]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Warfarin and blood thinners interact with ginkgo biloba (designed to improve memory). All herbal supplements should be evaluated with current pharmacological medications. The other options do not have interactions with each other.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Both yoga and breathwork are mind-body therapies, whereas both reiki and therapeutic touch therapies are energy field therapies. Tai chi is mind-body intervention. Acupressure and massage are body-based methods. Ayurvedic is a type of whole medical system.

[tth]

Excellent

[kishoreddi]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review