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kaid0807

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is providing health teaching to a newly diagnosed asthmatic patient. The patient has been prescribed theophylline. What is contraindicated with the use of this drug?
 
  A) Using insulin
  B) Taking anti-inflammatory drugs
  C) Exercising
  D) Smoking cigarettes

Question 2

The nursing instructor is discussing the off-label use of drugs. What group of drugs would the instructor tell the nursing students is often used for off-label indications?
 
  A) Drugs used to treat psychiatric problems
  B) Drugs used to treat gastrointestinal (GI) problems
  C) Drugs used to treat cardiovascular problems
  D) Drugs used to treat musculoskeletal problems


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Heffejeff

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

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Nicotine increases the metabolism of xanthines in the liver so that xanthine dosage must be increased in patients who continue to smoke while using xanthines. In addition, extreme caution must be used if the patient decides to decrease or discontinue smoking because severe xanthine toxicity can occur. Bronchoconstriction is not caused by using insulin and anti-inflammatory drugs do not cause bronchoconstriction . Exercise with a physician's supervision is encouraged in individuals with asthma.

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Drugs often used for off-label indications include the drugs used to treat various psychiatric problems. Drugs used to treat GI, cardiovascular, or musculoskeletal problems do not fall in the category of frequent off-label uses.


kaid0807

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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