Author Question: A woman has been prescribed flibanserin (Addyi) for the treatment of sexual desire disorder. The ... (Read 51 times)

roselinechinyere27m · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A woman has been prescribed flibanserin (Addyi) for the treatment of sexual desire disorder. The nurse would provide which information?

1. Do not drink alcohol while taking the medication.
2. You must complete a class about this drug before your pharmacy will fill your prescription.
3. Your pharmacy must be part of a special program to dispense this medication.
4. Abstain from dairy products while taking this medication.
5. This medication increases desire by increasing endogenous estrogen production.

Question 2

What instruction should the nurse provide to a client who is taking medications for dementia?

1. Take any OTC medication needed
2. Report any changes in urine color immediately
3. Becareful about getting up quickly from a seated position
4. Never take with high-fat foods

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

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Severe hypotension and syncope may occur if this drug is taken concurrently with alcohol.
Rationale 2: Patients do not have to complete a class but must sign an agreement that they understand the side effects.
Rationale 3: The pharmacy must be certified to dispense the medication.
Rationale 4: There is no reason to abstain from dairy products.
Rationale 5: The mechanism of action is unknown.

Global Rationale: Severe hypotension and syncope may occur if this drug is taken concurrently with alcohol. The pharmacy must be certified to dispense the medication. Patients do not have to complete a class but must sign an agreement that they understand the side effects. There is no reason to abstain from dairy products.
The mechanism of action is unknown.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1:Take any OTC medication needed is incorrect because the client should check with his or her healthcare provider prior to taking any OTC medication.
Rationale 2:Report any changes in urine color immediately is incorrect because this is a normal side effect of dopamine-like drugs.
Rationale 3:Medications used to treat dementia can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These can lead to lightheadedness, dizziness, and a fall risk.
Rationale 4:Never take with high-fat foods is incorrect because food intake does not apply.

Global Rationale: Dementia is a degenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss, confusion, and inability to think or communicate effectively. Clients can become dehydrated from the nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea from the drugs used to treat dementia, leading to a fall risk.