Answer to Question 1
C
An inducing agent stimulates the synthesis of CYP isoenzymes, which may increase the meta-bolism of other drugs as much as two- to threefold, thereby lowering the level of those drugs in the body and requiring higher doses to maintain drug effectiveness.
Answer to Question 2
A
Although heavy use of alcohol has known adverse effects on the fetus, the effects of lower levels are unknown. The nurse should first question the patient about the amount of alcohol consumed at which stages of pregnancy to better determine the potential risk. Many women consume alco-hol before knowing they are pregnant without any seeming ill effects. Reassuring this patient that her risks are low is not appropriate without further information. Moreover, reassuring her without getting more information only belittles her fears. Telling a patient that no amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy would be an appropriate intervention during counseling of a woman who has just discovered she is pregnant; however, it would only intensify the fears of this patient. Telling the patient that the outcomes will not be evident for years would only intensify her fears.
Patient with a cerebrovascular accident.
Health History Assessment Questions Pertinent to Drug Administration
Position of patient following seizure
A pharmacist can explain to a patient why medication may look different and ensure the correct ...
A physical therapist exercising the patient’s leg in a physical therapy department.
Alli, the nonprescription version of the drug orlistat, was approved by the FDA