A 58-year-old female patient with a history of high blood ...

[sjones]

A 58-year-old female patient with a history of high blood pressure, chronic bronchitis, and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is being seen in the clinic for a urinary tract infection and is prescribed SMZ-TMP.
 
  The nurse should express concern to the physician who prescribed the SMZ-TMP because the patient
  A) is a 58-year-old woman.
  B) has G6PD deficiency.
  C) has chronic bronchitis.
  D) has high blood pressure.

Question 2

During a clinic visit, a patient complains of having frequent muscle cramps in her legs. The nurse's assessment reveals that the patient has been taking over-the-counter laxatives for the past 7 years.
 
  The nurse informed the patient that prolonged use of laxatives
  A) may cause nutrient deficiencies.
  B) may counter the therapeutic effect of other drugs.
  C) causes acidic urine and urinary tract infections.
  D) inhibits biotransformation of drugs.

[ilianabrrr]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A

[sjones]

Gracias!

[irishcancer18]

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