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A client eats a large meal and then takes her medications. Usually food has which effect on drug dissolution and absorption?
 
  a. Enhances
  b. Increases
  c. Decreases
  d. No effect

Question 2

The nurse instructs a client with which condition to avoid taking over-the-counter cough and cold remedies?
 
  a. High blood cholesterol
  b. Rheumatoid arthritis
  c. Hypotension
  d. Thyroid disease



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mohan

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Food typically delays drug absorption, although it occasionally has other effects.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Clients with heart disease, hypertension, and thyroid disease should avoid taking over-the-counter cough and cold preparations as they may contain sympathomimetics, which may increase blood pressure and cause nervousness, headache, and insomnia.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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