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A 15-year-old patient is immunocompromised because of the adverse effects of chemotherapy. He or she has developed severe migraine headaches and is being treated with ergot. What drug would be contraindicated in this patient?
 
  A) Caspofungin
  B) Ketoconazole
  C) Posaconazole
  D) Terbinafine

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving an adrenergic blocking agent. While writing the care plan for this patient what nursing diagnoses would be most appropriate concerning comfort?
 
  A) Acute pain related to cardiovascular and systemic effects
  B) Decreased cardiac output related to cardiovascular effects
  C) Ineffective airway clearance related to lack of bronchodilating effects
  D) Deficient knowledge regarding drug therapy



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Answer to Question 1

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Patients being treated with voriconazole or posaconazole should be cautioned about the risk of ergotism if they combine this drug with ergot, an herb frequently used to treat migraine headache and menstrual problems. If the patient is using voriconazole, it should be suggested that ergot not be used until the antifungal therapy is finished. The other options do not have a known drug interaction with ergot.

Answer to Question 2

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All four options would be appropriate nursing diagnoses for a patient receiving an adrenergic blocking agent. However, acute pain would be the only nursing diagnosis related to the patient's comfort level.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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