Chapter 7, Problem 17MC

Which statement needs to be included when the nurse provides patient education for a patient with heart failure who is taking daily doses of spironolactone (Aldactone)? a) “Be sure to eat foods that are high in potassium.”b) “Avoid foods that are high in potassium.”c) “Avoid grapefruit juice while taking this medication.”d )“A low-fiber diet will help prevent adverse effects of this medication.”

Tamara is concerned about whether her prescription medication is safe to take. She has read that it is called a "legend drug." She wonders what that phrase means and why the medication is not considered "over the counter" (OTC).    a. Legend drugs require no warning labels.    b. If a legend drug has been prescribed, it is guaranteed to be safe.    c. Legend drugs are considered by the FDA to be unsafe for over-the-counter use because of harmful side effects if taken indiscriminately.    d. Drugs can be dispensed without a prescription.

An 86-year-old patient is being discharged to home on digitalis therapy and has very little information regarding the medication. Which statement best reflects a realistic outcome of patient teaching activities? a )The patient and patient’s daughter will state the proper way to take the drug.b )The nurse will provide teaching about the drug’s adverse effects.c) The patient will state all the symptoms of digitalis toxicity.d )The patient will call the prescriber if adverse effects occur.

Please help me answer these short answer questions   1. What barriers must be overcome in educating elders to use generic drugs? 2. Discuss the prevalence of drug use among institutionalized elders and how it might be reduced. 3. List at least six items that should be included in a drug label.  4. List several memory aids that might increase medication compliance among elders.  5. The passage of a drug through the body is affected by a number of factors. Describe six of them.

When educating patients about the safe use of herbal products, the nurse remembers to include which concept? a )Herbal and over-the-counter products are approved by the FDA and under strict regulation. b )Herbal products are tested for safety by the FDA and the U.S. Pharmacopeia. c )No adverse effects are associated with these products because they are natural and may be purchased without a prescription. d )Take the product with caution because labels may not contain reliable information

Describe indications and side effects of Escitalopram. Is it approved for use in a 15-year boy? Please answer at your own easy words.  Answer should be to the point.

Prior to administrating an oral dose of methylprednisolone, what is most important for the nurse to take? A. Administer the medication with a glass of milk B. Notify the healthcare provider of the dinging C. Begin tampering the drug dose per protocol D. Teach the clients about foods high in calcium

Write the Side effects, Warnings qnd Precautions of Procainamide? Please answer at your own easy words.

CRITICAL CARE NURSING.   Give or name five drugs/medications that can cause adverse central nervous system reactions and affects the cognitive function in critically ill patients. Briefly discuss the mechanism of action of each drug. Include your references.