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notis

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A patient is taking oral ketoconazole for a systemic fungal infection. A nurse reviews the drug list and notices that the patient is also receiving omeprazole for reflux disease. What action should the nurse take?
 
  a. Administer the omeprazole 1 hour before the ketoconazole.
  b. Administer the omeprazole at least 2 hours after the ketoconazole.
  c. Confer with the physician about this hazardous interaction.
  d. The nurse should not administer omeprazole to a patient receiving ketoconazole.

Question 2

A patient states, I plan to start taking valerian. I think it will relieve some of my anxiety. Which precaution should the nurse recommend?
 
  a. Use caution when performing dangerous activities.
  b. Stand slowly from a seated position.
  c. Check your pulse before each dose.
  d. Take this agent only on a full stomach.


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Dominic

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

b

Answer to Question 2

a


notis

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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