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mia · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

On a cool day, a patient complains of tachycardia, diaphoresis, and being warm. The patient has no known health problems. The health care provider will assess the patient for which conditions? (Select all that apply.)

a. Diabetes
b. Thyroid disease
c. Posterior pituitary hormone deficiency
d. Hypertension
e. Pregnancy

Question 2

A patient is on an anticoagulant. The patient also occasionally takes goldenseal for cold symptoms. What should the nurse teach the patient about the use of herbal drugs and anticoagulant therapy?

a. Herbal drugs may decrease clotting times.
b. Herbal drugs may increase the risk of bleeding.
c. There are no risks associated with this drug combination.
d. They are safe to take together if you take them an hour apart.

sailorcrescent · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C
If some part of the hormonal system does not work properly, failure in one organ system may then cause changes in another part of the hormonal system. Tachycardia, diaphoresis, and increased body temperature may be related to diabetes, thyroid disease, or posterior pituitary hormone deficiency.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Goldenseal, as well as other herbal drugs, may increase the risk of bleeding in patients on anticoagulants.