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Haya94

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The nurse administers the intramuscular medication of iron by the Z-track method. Why was this method used?
 
  a. To provide faster absorption of the medication
  b. To reduce discomfort from the needle
  c. To provide a more even absorption of the drug
  d. To prevent the drug from irritating sensitive tissue

Question 2

A patient at the clinic informs the nurse during an examination that he has been taking comfrey as an anticancer agent. The patient asks if there is any reason why this remedy should not be taken.
 
  The nurse responds accurately when telling the patient which of the following about comfrey? a. It should not be taken with coffee or other caffeinated beverages.
  b. It may induce veno-occlusive disease.
  c. It does not contain a carcinogenic substance.
  d. It is associated with liver toxicity.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The Z-track method is used to minimize local skin irritation by sealing the medication in muscle tissue.
The Z-track method does not provide faster absorption of the medication.
The Z-track method does not reduce discomfort from the needle.
The Z-track method does not provide a more even absorption of the drug.

Answer to Question 2

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A No contraindications exist for taking it with coffee or other caffeinated beverages. Ephedra should be avoided with the consumption of caffeine.
B Comfrey does not induce veno-occlusive disease.
C Comfrey may contain a carcinogenic substance.
D Comfrey is an herb used for an anticancer effect. It contains a large number of toxic hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause cancer.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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