A health care professional obtaining a patient's health history discovers that the patient is taking loratadine (Claritin), an over the counter drug.
... [Show More] Which of the following information about over the counter drugs is correct? (select all that apply) - ANSWER They do no require supervision of a health care professional.
They can interact with other drugs.
They should be included in a drug assessment.
A health care professional is talking about drugs that have a small margin of safety to a patient who is taking phenytoin (Dilantin). The health care professional should include which of the following information? (select all that apply) - ANSWER Periodic laboratory tests are essential to measure serum drug levels.
Monitoring for indications of toxicity is important.
Taking the smallest effective dose is crucial.
A health care professional is obtaining a patients health history. The patient states that he has no allergies but developed mild itching while taking amoxicillin (Amoxil). Which of the following information should the health care professional explain to the patient? - ANSWER Itching can indicate a hypersensitivity to amoxicillin
A health care professional administers 2 units of Regular insulin (Humulin R) to a patient subcutaneous injection at 0700. The package insert included with the Regular insulin bottle states that the onset of action is 30 to 60 minutes, the peak effect is is 1 to 5 hours, and the duration of action is 6 to 10 hours. A health care professional should advise the patient to expect the lowest blood glucose level at which of the following times? - ANSWER 0900
A health care professional is caring for a patient who is hospitalized with chest pain. Patient instruction about drugs and discharge planing should begin - ANSWER As soon as possible
A health care professional is preparing to explain how to take care of a new colostomy to a patient. The health care professional should recognize that which of the following can decrease the patient's ability to learn? (Select all that apply) - ANSWER Cognitive Level.
Language.
Comfort Level.
Readiness to Learn.
A health care professional is caring for a patient who is taking acetaminophen (Tylenol), a nonopioid analgesic, and codeine, an opioid agonist, for pain relief. These drugs interact together to cause an additive effect.Which of the following are characteristics of additive drug interactions? (Select all that apply) - ANSWER Patients can achieve desired effects with the use of lower dosages.
Both drugs have similar actions. [Show Less]