Ms. F has been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse ...

[jparksx]

Ms. F has been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse has been working on ways to increase the amount of dietary iron she consumes because iron supplements cause gastrointestinal upset.
 
  During a review of her diet history, Ms. F states that she drinks several cups of tea daily. The nurse recommends no tea within one hour of eating an iron-rich meal because:
   1. One cup of tea can decrease iron absorption by 5060.
   2. Tea will cause increased urinary loss of iron.
   3. Tea can increase the absorption of iron by 5060.
   4. Iron requires an alkaline environment for absorption.

Question 2

Saquinavir (Invirase) may be prescribed for the HIV/AIDS client. What would be important to teach the client about this drug?
 
  A) Avoid alcohol.
  B) Do not take it with high-fat meal.
  C) There are fewer side effects if taken with food.
  D) Take it within 2 hours of a high-calorie, high-fat meal.

[bitingbit]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: One cup of tea can reduce iron absorption by 5060 when consumed within one hour of an iron source. Tea will not cause increased urinary loss of iron. An alkaline gastric environment will reduce iron absorbability because the iron is not converted to the more readily absorbed form that requires an acidic environment.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Clients taking saquinavir should take it within 2 hours of a high-calorie, high-fat meal.

[jparksx]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[mcarey591]

Great answer, keep it coming