This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient with a long-standing history of seasonal allergies has sought care during the spring and ... (Read 61 times)

laurencescou

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 593
on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient with a long-standing history of seasonal allergies has sought care during the spring and been advised to take a second-generation antihistamine.
 
  Which of the patient's following statements suggests a need for the nurse to perform health education? A) I know these can be a bit expensive, but hopefully it will be worth it for me.
  B) I'm really hoping that these pills will cure my allergies before summer starts.
  C) I'll check with my doctor to make sure that the diet supplements I'm taking are okay to take at the same time as these pills.
  D) It's handy that I don't necessarily have to take these pills at bedtime.

Question 2

A middle-aged patient has not achieved adequate symptom relief of migraines with first-line therapies, and the clinician is considering the use of frovatriptan (Frova).
 
  The patient's concurrent use of what medication would contraindicate the safe use of frovatriptan? A) Albuterol (Ventolin)
  B) Metformin
  C) Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
  D) Fluoxetine (Prozac)


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

briezy

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 347
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Antihistamines mitigate the signs and symptoms of allergies, but they do not cure the problem. Second-generation antihistamines are more expensive than earlier drugs. It is prudent to screen for potential interactions with herbal remedies. Because second-generation drugs do not cause sedation, they may generally be taken at any time.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Frovatriptan (Frova) interacts unfavorably with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and may lead to serotonin syndrome. Ventolin, metformin, and Lipitor do not present a risk for interactions.


laurencescou

  • Member
  • Posts: 593
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

DylanD1323

  • Member
  • Posts: 314
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

Did you know?

For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.

Did you know?

Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.

Did you know?

The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.

Did you know?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all women age 65 years of age or older should be screened with bone densitometry.

The vegetation history of landscapes can be reconstructed using the pollen contained within the sedi The vegetation history of landscapes can be reconstructed using the pollen contained within the sedi
How long does it take you to see the circles? How long does it take you to see the circles?
The Role of the Hippocampus and Cerebral Cortex in Long-Term Memory Storage The Role of the Hippocampus and Cerebral Cortex in Long-Term Memory Storage
Patient Teaching Methods Cont. Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
A physical therapist exercising the patient’s leg in a physical therapy department. A physical therapist exercising the patient’s leg in a physical therapy department.
Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for suicide. Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for suicide.
Video: Bond in biological molecules (Ionic, Covalent and Hydrogen bonds)/ How atoms bond?

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library