A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Taking

question 1

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient who is taking multiple medications. To help ensure that adverse drug reactions are prevented or minimized, the nurse will do which of the following?

• A) Ask the patient about over-the-counter medications used.
• B) Contact the prescriber to request cytochrome P450 levels.
• C) Limit the patient's calcium intake.
• D) Obtain a thorough diet history.
• E) Request orders for PRN medications to treat any anticipated symptoms of drug interactions.

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Definitions:

Menopause

Menopause is the natural cessation of menstruation that typically occurs in a woman's late 40s to early 50s, marking the end of reproductive years.

Climacteric Factors

Influences related to the period of life in which a person undergoes physiological changes leading to the cessation of reproductive capacity.

Smoking Cessation

The process of discontinuing tobacco smoking.

Physiological Changes

Alterations in the body's normal biological functions, which can occur due to various factors, including age, disease, or environmental conditions.