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daltonest1984

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The client is being treated with metronidazole. The nurse is preparing an instructional session on dietary restrictions with this drug. What is the highest priority instruction regarding diet?
 
  a. Consume a high-potassium diet during treatment and for 1 month afterward.
  b. Consume a low-sodium diet during treatment and for 1 month afterward.
  c. Avoid all products containing alcohol during treatment and for 3 days afterward.
  d. Avoid all products containing vitamin C during treatment and for 3 days afterward.

Question 2

The client is being treated with recombinant hCG (Ovidrel) as an ovulatory stimulant. She is concerned about risks that are associated with the drug.
 
  The nurse should verify that the client has been instructed by her primary care provider regarding the possibility that:
  a. the drug is teratogenic.
  b. multiple gestation could occur.
  c. the drug is carcinogenic.
  d. pregnancy loss could occur.



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lorealeza

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
All products containing alcohol should be avoided during treatment and for 3 days after use when taking oral metronidazole and tinidazole.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Multiple gestation is known to be a risk with this recombinant hCG (Ovidrel).




daltonest1984

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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