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jjjetplane

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Many clients take OTC supplements on a daily basis. Which statement is not true of OTC supplements?
 
  1. OTC supplements have no effect on prescription medications.
  2. OTC supplements can never be taken with prescription medications.
  3. OTC supplements can cancel the effects of a medication.
  4. OTC supplements can increase the effects of a medication.

Question 2

Which nursing action is the best way to prevent adverse drug effects?
 
  1. A thorough assessment
  2. A thorough assessment and medication history
  3. A thorough medication history
  4. Checking vital signs prior to administering medication



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Rationale 1: A supplement can cancel or increase the effects of a medication.
Rationale 2: OTC supplements can be taken with prescription medications, but need to be medically supervised.
Rationale 3: A supplement can cancel or increase the effects of a medication.
Rationale 4: A supplement can cancel or increase the effects of a medication.

Global Rationale: OTC supplements may have an effect on prescription medications; they can cancel or increase the effects of a medication. OTC supplements can be taken with prescription medications, but need to be medically supervised.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

Rationale 1: Thorough assessment and medication history is the best way to prevent adverse drug effects.
Rationale 2: Thorough assessment and medication history is the best way to prevent adverse drug effects.
Rationale 3: Thorough assessment and medication history is the best way to prevent adverse drug effects.
Rationale 4: While this is a necessary step for some medications, it is not the best way to prevent adverse drug effects.

Global Rationale: Both a thorough assessment and medication history done together is the best way to prevent adverse drug effects. Either done alone is not enough. While this is a necessary step for some medications, it is not the best way to prevent adverse drug effects.





 

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