Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Hypokalemia caused by hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) may increase digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity. The normal range for potassium is 3.5 to 5.2 mEq/L. The concern is hypokalemia, not sodium levels; this sodium level is within normal range. The concern is hypokalemia, not liver damage, and this ALT level is within normal range. The concern is hypokalemia, not kidney function, and this BUN is within normal range.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Grapefruit juice in combination with a sustained-release calcium channel blocker could result in rapid toxic overdose, which is a medical emergency. There is no fooddrug interaction with calcium channel blockers and whole-wheat pancakes with syrup, and bacon, oatmeal, and orange juice. There is no fooddrug interaction with calcium channel blockers and eggs, sausage, a biscuit with margarine, and cranberry juice. There is no fooddrug interaction with calcium channel blockers and egg and cheese omelet, tea with sugar and lemon, hash brown potatoes, and prune juice.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
Patient teaching: hair and scalp assessment
Patient Teaching Methods
A physical therapist exercising the patient’s leg in a physical therapy department.
Oral pseudo membraneous candidiasis in a patient with AIDS.