A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Taking

question 11

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? (Select all that apply.)

• 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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