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stevenposner

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which of the following conditions would contraindicate use of sumatriptan (Imitrex)?
 
  a. Diabetes mellitus
  b. Cardiovascular disease
  c. History of depression
  d. Neurologic deficit

Question 2

The patient arrives at the health clinic for her admission assessment. The nurse notes that the pa-tient reported a regular use of the herb feverfew. The nurse should plan to initiate regular moni-toring of which of the laboratory values?
 
  a. Glucose
  b. White blood cell (WBC) count
  c. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
  d. Prothrombin time


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bpool94

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

ANS: B
Triptans are contraindicated for use in patients with hypersensitivity to the drug, ischemic heart disease, or signs and symptoms of ischemic heart disease, Prinzmetal's angina, or uncontrolled hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Feverfew has anticoagulant properties, so prothrombin time and international normalized ratio (INR) levels should be checked periodically.


stevenposner

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

meganmoser117

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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