Chapter 7, Problem 21RQ

The nurse has provided patient education regarding ther￾apy with the SERM raloxifene (Evista). Which statement from the patient reflects a good understanding of the instruction? a) “When I take that long flight to Asia, I will need to stop taking this drug at least 3 days before I travel.”b) “I can continue this drug even when traveling as long as I take it with a full glass of water each time.”c )“After I take this drug, I must sit upright for at least 30 minutes.”d )“One advantage of this drug is that it will reduce my hot flashes.”

A- list two non-pharmacological lifestyle changes you would instruct your patient to make to help augment the pharmacological therapy. B- List two non-pharmacological treatments on which to educate your patient to lessen or prevent inflammation and therefore the need for excessive medication.

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The physiologic differences in the pediatric patient compared with the adult patient affect the amount of drug needed to produce a therapeutic effect. The nurse is aware that one of the main differences is that infants have a) increased protein in circulation. b )fat composition lower than 0.001%. c )more muscular body composition. d )water composition of approximately 75%

Discuss a component of pharmacology that could impact patient care as it relates to dosing of medications, appropriate dosage forms based on patient-specific factors, or appropriate dosing, such as based on a patient’s weight.

drug classifications – pharmacokinetics - site of actions and side effects of the drugs that used in G6-P-D ( in a general way, write the reference)

While administering bevacizumab (Avastin), what will the nurse assess to look for drug-related toxicities? (Select all that apply.) a )Blood pressureb )Color of the skin and sclera of the eye (for jaundice)c )Blood glucose leveld) Urine protein levele )Hearing

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