Author Question: A patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 would be considered to be in which weight category? ... (Read 91 times)

jrubin · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

A patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 would be considered to be in which weight category?

a. Underweight
b. Normal weight
c. Overweight
d. Obese

Question 2

When teaching a patient who is starting therapy with NSAIDs, the nurse must be sure to mention drug interactions with which drug(s)? (Select all that apply.)

a. Warfarin (Coumadin)
b. Lithium (Eskalith)
c. Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
d. Insulin
e. Diuretics
f. Digitalis (Digoxin)

diana chang · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A BMI of less than 18.5 is considered underweight. A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered normal weight. A BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight. A BMI of 30 to 34.9 is considered obesity, class I; 35 to 39.9 is considered obesity, class II; and more than 40 is considered extreme obesity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, E
NSAIDs may enhance the effects of warfarin, lithium, and diuretics. NSAIDs are not known to interact with hydroxyzine, insulin, or digitalis.