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The patient takes St. John's wort for depression, but does not tell anyone about this. The psychiatrist prescribes an MAO inhibitor. What will the best assessment of the nurse reveal?
 
  1. Blood pressure of 210/100 mmHg
  2. Serum glucose level of 340
  3. Blood pressure of 78/40 mmHg
  4. Serum potassium of 6.0

Question 2

The older adult asks the nurse how dietary supplements will help support health. What is the best response by the nurse?
 
  1. Fish oil will help to enhance your brain function.
  2. Chromium will help you achieve and maintain optimum weight.
  3. Dietary supplements will help support and maintain hydration.
  4. Soy isoflavone will help prevent Alzheimer disease.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Combining St. John's wort and an MAO inhibitor will lead to a hypertensive crisis. Combining St. John's wort and an MAO inhibitor does not result in hyperglycemia. Combining St. John's wort and an MAO inhibitor results in hypertension, not hypotension. Combining St. John's wort and an MAO inhibitor will not result in hyperkalemia.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Omega-3 fatty acids are neuroprotective and will enhance brain function. Dietary supplements do not support and maintain hydration. There isn't any evidence to support that chromium helps with weight maintenance. Soy isoflavone will help reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, but will not help prevent Alzheimer disease.





 

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