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The nurse is preparing to administer a barbiturate. Which conditions or disorders would be a contraindication to the use of these drugs?
 
  (Select all that apply.)
  a. Gout
  b. Pregnancy
  c. Epilepsy
  d. Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  e. Severe liver disease
  f. Diabetes mellitus

Question 2

The barbiturate phenobarbital is prescribed for a patient with epilepsy.
 
  While assessing the patient's current medications, the nurse recognizes that interactions may occur with which drugs? (Select all that apply.)
  a. Antihistamines
  b. Opioids
  c. Diuretics
  d. Anticoagulants
  e. Oral contraceptives
  f. Insulin


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

ANS: B, D, E

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, E


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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