Answer to Question 1
1,2,5
Rationale 1: The patient should avoid driving until the effects of the medication are known.
Rationale 2: The patient should not operate machinery until the effects of the medication are known.
Rationale 3: The medication will probably cause the patient to be drowsy.
Rationale 4: Reading is a quiet activity that does not require the use of dangerous equipment.
Rationale 5: It is not wise for the patient to be responsible for children until the effects of the medication are known.
Global Rationale: The patient should not drive or operate machinery until the effects of the medication are known. It is not wise for the patient to be responsible for children until the effects of the medication are known. The medication will probably cause the patient to be drowsy.
Answer to Question 2
1
Rationale 1: Use of immunostimulant drugs can lead to the development of encephalopathy. Assess mental status and be especially vigilant for signs and symptoms of depression and suicidal ideation.
Rationale 2: There is no relationship between interferon alfa-2b (Intron-A) and grapefruit juice.
Rationale 3: There is no relationship between limiting fluids and interferon alfa-2b (Intron-A).
Rationale 4: There is no relationship between interferon alfa-2b (Intron-A) and aspirin or ibuprofen products.
Global Rationale: Use of immunostimulant drugs can lead to the development of encephalopathy. Assess mental status and be especially vigilant for signs and symptoms of depression and suicidal ideation. There is no relationship between interferon alfa-2b (Intron-A) and grapefruit juice. There is no relationship between limiting fluids and interferon alfa-2b (Intron-A). There is no relationship between interferon alfa-2b (Intron-A) and aspirin or ibuprofen products.