A 50-year-old woman has a complex medical history that includes multiple sclerosis and type 2 diabetes. She has recently expressed interest in exploring alternative medications and herbal remedies.
The nurse should follow up the woman's statement with what suggestion?
A) It's best to try to separate your drugs from your supplements. Take your drugs in the morning and your supplements in the evening, or vice versa.
B) Make sure you check with your care provider before you start taking any herbal remedies or dietary supplements.
C) Natural remedies and dietary supplements are useful for people who enjoy good health, but they're dangerous for people who have an acute or chronic health problem.
D) If you would prefer natural remedies over drugs, you may need to stop taking your medications for several days before starting to take natural remedies.
Question 2
A 77-year-old man's chronic heart failure is being treated with a regimen of quinapril (Accupril) and furosemide (Lasix). Which of the following assessment findings would suggest that the loop diuretic is contributing to a therapeutic effect?
A) The man's glomerular filtration rate and creatinine levels are within reference ranges.
B) The man's heart rate is between 60 and 70 beats per minute with a regular rhythm.
C) The man's potassium and sodium levels remain with reference ranges.
D) The man's chest sounds are clear and his ankle edema is lessened.
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