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Jramos095

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The client is taking acetaminophen on a regular basis as well as oral contraceptives. The nurse tells the client that this drug interaction will result in a(n) _____ in the effectiveness of the _____.
 
  a. decrease; oral contraceptives
  b. increase; oral contraceptives
  c. decrease; acetaminophen
  d. increase; acetaminophen

Question 2

A client receives hydromorphone (Dilaudid) following an operative procedure. The nurse assesses the client's urine output in order to monitor for which side effect of this medication?
 
  a. Urinary tract infections
  b. Incontinence
  c. Urinary retention
  d. Renal failure


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HandsomeMarc

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

ANS: C
When acetaminophen is combined with oral contraceptives, the result is a decrease in the effectiveness of the acetaminophen.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A common side effect of opioid agents is urinary retention.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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