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audie

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which laboratory value must the nurse monitor after a patient takes bisacodyl (Dulcolax) for constipation?
 
  a. Sodium
  b. Potassium
  c. Creatinine
  d. Blood urea nitrogen

Question 2

A patient is prescribed to begin highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). What is the most important question the nurse asks this patient before beginning therapy?
 
  a. Do you have any symptoms now of active infection?
  b. Is there any possibility that you are pregnant?
  c. Are you currently sexually active?
  d. What other drugs do you take?


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mistyjohnson

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

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A common side effect of bisacodyl is hypokalemia (low blood potassium). The nurse must mon-itor this value when a patient is prescribed this drug and report decreased values to the prescriber.

Answer to Question 2

D
Before giving an antiretroviral drug, always obtain a list of all other drugs the patient also takes, because antiretroviral drugs interact with many other drugs. Check with the pharmacist for poss-ible interactions and the need to consult the prescriber about dosage or changing the patient's other drugs.


audie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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