Author Question: Foods containing salicylates may increase the risk of adverse reactions in clients receiving ... (Read 89 times)

Evvie72

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 519
Foods containing salicylates may increase the risk of adverse reactions in clients receiving salicylates. The nurse recommends that a client avoid the intake of which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Turkey
  B) Pepper
  C) Paprika
  D) Tea
  E) Prunes

Question 2

A client is being discharged from the hospital on warfarin for atrial fibrillation. The client asks the nurse, What can I use if I have a headache? The nurse responds by telling the client that which of the following would be appropriate to use?
 
  A) Bufferin
  B) Tylenol
  C) Ecotrin
  D) Empirin



kalskdjl1212

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 353
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C, D, E
Feedback:
Curry powder, paprika, licorice, prunes, raisins, and tea are foods that contain salicylates, therefore potentially increasing the risk for adverse reactions in clients receiving salicylate medications.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Clients taking warfarin should avoid the use of salicylates (Bufferin, Ecotrin, and Empirin) and should be encouraged to use the nonsalicylate Tylenol (acetaminophen).



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Multiple sclerosis is a condition wherein the body's nervous system is weakened by an autoimmune reaction that attacks the myelin sheaths of neurons.

Did you know?

In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.

Did you know?

The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.

Did you know?

As of mid-2016, 18.2 million people were receiving advanced retroviral therapy (ART) worldwide. This represents between 43–50% of the 34–39.8 million people living with HIV.

Did you know?

The U.S. Pharmacopeia Medication Errors Reporting Program states that approximately 50% of all medication errors involve insulin.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library