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joe

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client who uses an inhaler is taught strategies to prevent Candida infections. Which instruction would the nurse include in the teaching?
 
  a. Soak the spacer in alcohol between uses.
  b. Do not use a spacer.
  c. Rinse the mouth with water after each use.
  d. Use fluconazole (Diflucan) prophylactically.

Question 2

Clients taking a theophylline drug must be aware of herbal drug(s) that may cause drug interaction. Which is an herb that can cause cardiac dysrhythmias and theophylline toxicity when taken with theophylline?
 
  a. Ginkgo
  b. Ginseng
  c. Ginger
  d. Ephedra


hollysheppard095

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Rinsing the mouth with water after each inhaler use will be beneficial in preventing Candida infections. This is the step indicated to prevent Candida.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Ephedra is a stimulant that potentiates theophylline. Ephedra stimulates the sympathetic nervous system.


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