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torybrooks

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A client is scheduled for surgery, and an antihistamine and narcotic have been prescribed as preoperative drugs. The antihistamine increases the effect of the narcotic. This is an example of which drug effect?
 
  a. Additive
  b. Potentiation
  c. Opposing
  d. Antagonistic

Question 2

A client is taking tetracycline for acne. It is a drug known to cause photosensitivity. To avoid phototoxicity, the nurse provides client teaching. Which statement by the client indicates a need for more teaching?
 
  a. I need to avoid excessive sunlight.
  b. I need to use sunscreen when I go out during the day.
  c. I need to wear protective clothing over exposed skin areas in sunlight.
  d. I can stay in the sun for only about 4 hours a day.


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dlook33

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Potentiating drugs include those with different actions that when given together increase the function of one another.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Four hours would be too long to be exposed, especially during peak sunlight times.


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

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Wow, this really help

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