Which interaction between each prescription and food or ...

[dejastew]

Which interaction between each prescription and food or nutritional supplement is favorable?
 
  a. Warfarin (Coumadin) and ginkgo biloba
  b. Terazosin (Hytrin) and increased fluids
  c. Lithium (Eskalith) and low-sodium diet
  d. Warfarin (Coumadin) and leafy, green vegetables

Question 2

Which is not a true statement about elimination in older adults?
 
  a. Defecation less than once per day is not necessarily constipation.
  b. Mineral oil is recommended as a laxative for the older adult.
  c. Altered cognitive status, increased agitation, and unexplained falls can be symp-toms of constipation.
  d. Leaking liquid feces should not be treated as diarrhea.

[lkanara2]

Answer to Question 1

B
Increased fluids can combat the hypotensive effects of alpha-adrenergic blockers such as terazo-sin. Ginkgo biloba can amplify the anticoagulant effect of warfarin, leading to an increased risk of bleeding. Reduced sodium intake contributes to the toxicity of lithium. Leafy, green vegeta-bles can diminish the anticoagulant effect of warfarin (Coumadin).

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. This statement is true. Constipation is present when there are fewer than three bowel movements per week or when the frequency decreases.
B Correct. This statement is not true. Mineral oil and saline laxatives can be harmful. Fiber, fruit, and fluids are recommended first; stimulant laxatives such as senna and cascara can be used on a short-term basis.
C Incorrect. This statement is true. These behaviors may be the only clinical symptom of constipation in cognitively impaired older persons.
D Incorrect. This statement is true. Liquid feces may be leaking around a fecal impaction, and antidiarrheal treatment can aggravate the impaction.

[dejastew]

Gracias!

[amandalm]

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