Author Question: Which patients are at high risk for drug interactions? (Select all that apply.) a. Patients who ... (Read 64 times)

Wadzanai · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which patients are at high risk for drug interactions? (Select all that apply.)

a. Patients who are acutely ill
b. Patients who are taking multiple medications
c. Patients who see several specialists
d. Patients who take supplements and OTC medications
e. Patients who use one pharmacy for several medications

Question 2

A patient asks the nurse about using over-the-counter (OTC) medications. The nurse will tell the patient that OTC medications

a. are not as effective as prescription medications.
b. are not as safe as prescription medications.
c. have fewer side effects and drug interactions than prescription medications.
d. should be included when listing any medications taken by the patient.

Mholman93 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D
Patients who have chronic health conditions, take multiple medications, see more than one provider, and use supplements and OTC medications are at higher risk for drug interactions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
OTC medications should always be included when listing medications because they can cause drug interactions. OTC medications can be as effective and as safe as prescription medications and have as many side effects and adverse reactions.