A Client Diagnosed with Hypertension Has Had Well-Controlled Follow-Up of Her

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with hypertension has had well-controlled follow-up of her blood pressure for the past six months. At today's clinic appointment, the client's blood pressure is 198/102. The client insists she has been taking her prescribed antihypertensive medication, but also added a "herbal" tablet because she heard it was supposed to be good for her. Of the following, which is most likely interfering with the client's antihypertensive?

• A) Garlic.
• B) Milk thistle.
• C) Ginseng.
• D) Valerian.

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Definitions:

Quantity Variance

A variance that is computed by taking the difference between the actual quantity of the input used and the amount of the input that should have been used for the actual level of output and multiplying the result by the standard price of the input.

Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of a good or service and its budgeted or standard cost.

Standard Cost System

A cost accounting system that uses standard costs for products or services to compare against actual costs and analyze variances for management control.

Work In Process Inventory

Goods that are in the process of being manufactured but are not yet complete.