A patient wants to try an oral soy product to relieve perimenopausal symptoms. The nurse will assess the patient's medication history for which potential drug interaction?
a. Thyroid replacement therapy
b. Oral anticoagulant therapy
c. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
d. Beta blockers
Question 2
A patient who is taking the bisphosphonate alendronate (Fosamax) has been instructed to lie flat in bed for 2 days after having ophthalmic surgery. Which intervention is appropriate at this time?
a. She will continue to take the alendronate with water.
b. She cannot take the alendronate until she can sit up for 30 minutes.
c. She can take the medication with breakfast.
d. She will stop taking the medication 72 hours before her surgery.