The nurse recognizes that which food on a client's tray could ...

[rosent76]

The nurse recognizes that which food on a client's tray could cause a drugfood interaction with warfarin (Coumadin)?
 
  1. Banana
  2. Toasted cheese sandwich
  3. Iced tea
  4. Spinach salad

Question 2

The nurse is conducting medication teaching for a client recently prescribed a calcium channel blocker. Which food will the nurse caution the client to avoid when taking this medication?
 
  1. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice
  2. Coffee
  3. Dairy products
  4. Green, leafy vegetables

[akpaschal]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: A banana will not cause a fooddrug interaction with warfarin (Coumadin).
Rationale 2: Toasted cheese will not cause a fooddrug interaction with warfarin (Coumadin).
Rationale 3: Iced tea will not cause a fooddrug interaction with warfarin (Coumadin).
Rationale 4: The vitamin K in the spinach can interfere with the action of warfarin (Coumadin) and prolong bleeding time.
Global Rationale: The vitamin K in the spinach can interfere with the action of warfarin (Coumadin) and prolong bleeding time. A banana will not cause a fooddrug interaction with warfarin (Coumadin). Toasted cheese will not cause a fooddrug interaction with warfarin (Coumadin). Iced tea will not cause a fooddrug interaction with warfarin (Coumadin).

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Grapefruit can enhance the absorption of calcium channel blockers, leading to elevated drug levels.
Rationale 2: Coffee can be taken with calcium channel blockers without risk of drugfood interactions.
Rationale 3: Dairy products can be taken with calcium channel blockers without risk of drugfood interactions.
Rationale 4: Green, leafy vegetables can be taken with calcium channel blockers without risk of drugfood interactions.
Global Rationale: Grapefruit can enhance the absorption of calcium channel blockers, leading to elevated drug levels. Coffee can be taken with calcium channel blockers without risk of drugfood interactions. Dairy products can be taken with calcium channel blockers without risk of drugfood interactions. Green, leafy vegetables can be taken with calcium channel blockers without risk of drugfood interactions.

[rosent76]

Excellent

[kusterl]

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