Answer to Question 1
Answer: 3
Explanation: Aspirin can increase the free concentration of valproate and result in toxic drug levels. Antacids, lithium, and clozapine have not been noted to have any significant interactive effect with valproate.
Answer to Question 2
Answer: 1, 2, 3
Explanation: The PRN order should specify the signs and symptoms, maximum daily dosage, and any specific instructions. The nurse should check the order and assess the patient's need and safety before administering any PRN medication. Although discussing expectations with the patient may be helpful, this is not a necessary part of PRN administration. Reviewing the patient's diagnosis is not part of the PRN protocol.
The nurse conducts the health history as the first step in the nursing assessment
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
Patient teaching - eye assessment
A medical assistant listening to the patient and physician discuss the patient's care.
A physical therapist exercising the patient’s leg in a physical therapy department.
Tumor marker analysis of a patient with no evidence of disease monitored for tumor recurrence. The ...