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The client is being treated with a thiazide diuretic. He tells the nurse that he is interested in using herbal preparations and frequently self-medicates with ginkgo. The nurse's most appropriate response to this information is:
 
  a. Ginkgo can be effectively used with a thiazide diuretic since it decreases blood pressure.
  b. Ginkgo can be used with a thiazide diuretic since it prolongs medication's action.
  c. Ginkgo should not be used with a thiazide diuretic since it increases blood pressure.
  d. Ginkgo should not be used with a thiazide diuretic since it may cause toxicity.

Question 2

The client has been diagnosed as being borderline hypertensive. As part of client teaching, the nurse should emphasize that the client can potentially avoid being placed on medication if he will attempt which changes?
 
  a. Weight reduction and restricted salt intake
  b. Stress reduction techniques and higher caloric intake
  c. Decreased weight-bearing exercise and decreased fat intake
  d. Decreased fluid intake and increased potassium intake



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Increased blood pressure can result when ginkgo is used in combination with a thiazide diuretic.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Weight loss decreases the stress on the heart and the afterload. Decreasing salt intake decreases the amount of retained fluid.





 

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