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madam-professor

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A nurse has provided medication education for a patient just diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The nurse would evaluate that this instruction is successful when the patient makes which statements? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. I guess I will have to give up eating my wife's banana pudding.
  2. I should add some wheat germ to my breakfast cereal.
  3. I should add olive oil to the salads I eat at noon each day.
  4. I have to become a vegetarian.
  5. I will take my medication on an empty stomach.

Question 2

Which finding is a common adverse effect of anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen?
 
  1. Diarrhea
  2. Palpitations
  3. Heartburn
  4. Hypotension



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Bananas are high in vitamin B6 and should be avoided when taking these medications.
Rationale 2: Wheat germ and fortified cereals should be avoided when taking these medications.
Rationale 3: Olive oil is not prohibited, but green vegetables should be limited.
Rationale 4: The patient does not need to follow a vegetarian diet but should reduce meat intake.
Rationale 5: These medications should be taken on an empty stomach.

Global Rationale: Bananas are high in vitamin B6 and should be avoided when taking these medications. These medications should be taken on an empty stomach. Wheat germ and fortified cereals should be avoided when taking these medications. Olive oil is not prohibited, but green vegetables should be limited. The patient does not need to follow a vegetarian diet but should reduce meat intake.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Diarrhea is not a common adverse effect.
Rationale 2: Palpitations are not an adverse effect.
Rationale 3: Heartburn and other GI upset are common adverse effects of these drugs.
Rationale 4: Hypotension is not an adverse effect.
Global Rationale: Heartburn and other GI upset are common adverse effects of these drugs. Diarrhea, palpitations, and hypotension are not common adverse effects.




madam-professor

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


tanna.moeller

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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