A cholinergic drug is prescribed for a patient. The nurse checks the patient's medical history, knowing that this drug is contraindicated in which disorders? (Select all that apply.)
a. Bladder atony
b. Gastrointestinal obstruction
c. Bradycardia
d. Alzheimer's disease
e. Hypotension
f. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Question 2
A patient calls the clinic to speak to the nurse
about taking an herbal product that contains ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) to help my memory. He states that he has read much information about the herbal product. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?
a. I know the FDA has not approved this herbal product, but I'd like to try it to see if it helps my memory.
b. I need to watch for possible side effects, such as headaches, or stomach or intestinal upset.
c. I will take aspirin or ibuprofen (Motrin) if I have a headache.
d. Ginkgo may cause increased bleeding, so I'll have to be careful when doing yard work.
Patient teaching: lung assessment
Effective communications skills are essential to the medical assistant’s career
A pacemaker in a patient’s chest.
Nurse measuring the recumbent height of a toddler
A brief history of genetics.