Author Question: A nurse understands that anthelmintic drugs are contraindicated in which patients? A) Patients ... (Read 130 times)

moongchi · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse understands that anthelmintic drugs are contraindicated in which patients?

A) Patients who are pregnant
B) Patients with myasthenia gravis
C) Patients with clinical depression
D) Children younger than 15 years

Question 2

A patient has been prescribed ketoconazole. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the patient regarding its use?

A) Cut the tablet in half and take each half one after the other.
B) Take the drug with an antacid.
C) Ignore any abdominal pain and feverthese are normal.
D) Do not drive if drowsiness or dizziness occurs.

Bigfoot1984 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Anthelmintic drugs are contraindicated in patients who are pregnant. Quinine, not anthelmintic drugs, should not be prescribed for patients with myasthenia gravis. Anthelmintic drugs are not known to be contraindicated in patients with clinical depression or in children younger than 15.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
The nurse should instruct the patient to avoid driving or performing other hazardous tasks requiring alertness if drowsiness or dizziness occurs. The tablet should not be cut in two or chewed. The drug should also not be taken with an antacid because of a decrease in absorption. Abdominal pain and fever should be reported to the primary health care provider immediately, not ignored.