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fasfsadfdsfa · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

To assist an older, confused patient to adhere to a multidrug regimen, the nurse will provide which recommendation?

a. Avoid the use of over-the-counter medications.
b. Bring all medications to each clinic visit.
c. Review the manufacturer's information insert about each medication.
d. Save money by getting each drug at the pharmacy with the lowest price.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an older patient who is taking 25 mg per day of hydrochlorothiazide . The nurse will closely monitor which lab value in this patient?

a. Coagulation studies
b. White blood count
c. Liver function tests
d. Serum potassium

frre432 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Patients who take multiple medications should be advised to bring medications to each clinic visit. Patients may take OTC medications as long as those are included in the list of medications reviewed by the provider. Manufacturers' inserts provide an overwhelming amount of information. Patients should be advised to use only one pharmacy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Older patients who take doses of hydrochlorothiazide between 25 to 50 mg/day have increased risk of electrolyte imbalances, so potassium should be monitored closely.