The nurse is reviewing the patient's medications and sees ...

[Chloeellawright]

The nurse is reviewing the patient's medications and sees fluconazole has been ordered. The nurse will question this order when finding the patient is taking what other medication?
 
  A) Digoxin
  B) Humulin insulin
  C) Acetaminophen
  D) Hydrochlorothiazide

Question 2

The nurse explains the Drug Enforcement Agency's (DEA's) schedule of controlled substances to the nursing assistant who asks, Do you ever get a prescription for Schedule I medications? What is the nurse's best response?
 
  A) Schedule I medications have no medical use so they are not prescribed.
  B) Schedule I medications have the lowest risk for abuse and do not require a prescription.
  C) Schedule I medications are only prescribed in monitored units for patient safety.
  D) Schedule I medications are found in antitussives and antidiarrheals sold over the counter.

[shailee]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Fluconazole strongly inhibit the cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzyme system in the liver and are associated with many drugdrug interactions, such as increased serum levels of the following agents: cyclosporine, digoxin, oral hypoglycemics, warfarin, oral anticoagulants, and phenytoin. Diphenhydramine, acetaminophen, and hydrochlorothiazide have no impact on fluconazole. There is no indication that humulin insulin, acetaminophen, and hydrochlorothiazide are contraindicated when taking fluconazole.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Schedule I medications have no medical use and are never prescribed. Schedule V medications have the lowest risk for abuse and are found mostly in antitussives and antidiarrheals but they are not sold over the counter.

[Chloeellawright]

Thank you!

[shailee]

Always glad to help...