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justinmsk

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The patient receives amiodarone (Cordarone). The nurse would be concerned about which additional medication that a consulting physician might order?
 
  1. Oxycodone (OxyContin)
  2. Omeprazole (Prilosec)
  3. Digoxin (Lanoxin)
  4. Fluoxetine (Prozac)

Question 2

The male patient has been receiving propranolol (Inderal) for treatment of a dysrhythmia for 6 weeks. What is an important question for the nurse to ask the patient when assessing medication compliance?
 
  1. Have you noticed any changes in your sexual functioning?
  2. Has your appetite increased or decreased?
  3. Have you noticed any changes in your bowel function?
  4. Have you noticed any difficulty in your ability to concentrate?


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spencer.martell

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Amiodarone (Cordarone) can increase serum digoxin (Lanoxin) levels by as much as 70, resulting in digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity. Oxycodone (OxyContin) has no interactions with amiodarone (Cordarone). Fluoxetine (Prozac) has no interactions with amiodarone (Cordarone). Omeprazole (Prilosec) has no interactions with amiodarone (Cordarone).

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Side effects such as diminished libido and impotence may result in noncompliance in male patients. Change in bowel function is not an adverse effect of propranolol (Inderal). Appetite is not affected by propranolol (Inderal). Ability to concentrate is not an adverse effect of propranolol (Inderal) except in the elderly who are receiving high doses.


justinmsk

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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