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A nurse who provides care for older adults is aware of the high incidence of drug interactions in this population. When educating a group of seniors about the prevention of drug interactions, the nurse should encourage them to
 
  A) take their medications with food unless otherwise instructed.
  B) consult their care provider before taking new over-the-counter medications.
  C) maintain a healthy, high-fluid diet, and high levels of physical activity.
  D) ensure that there is at least 90 minutes between doses of different drugs.

Question 2

A 50-year-old woman has been prescribed sumatriptan for the treatment of migraines. What instructions should then the nurse provide to the patient about the safe and effective use of this drug?
 
  A) Take a dose of sumatriptan each morning when you suspect there's a chance of having a migraine.
  B) Take this drug as soon as you feel the first signs of a migraine.
  C) Lie down when you feel a migraine coming on and take some sumatriptan around 30 minutes later.
  D) Take a dose of sumatriptan after you feel that you're unable to endure the pain of your migraine.


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scottmt

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

B

Answer to Question 2

B


tfester

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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