A 72-year-old woman who is scheduled for a hip replacementis taking several medications on a regular basis. Which drugcategory might create a surgical risk for this patient?a. Anticoagulantsb. Antacidsc. Laxativesd. Sedatives

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Q: A patient complains that she doubled the maximum dose of acetaminophen for her headache but two…

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Q: A patient is asking about the use of saw palmetto for prostate health. The nurse tells him that…

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Q: what do you understand by overdose of paracetamol causes liver damage?

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Q: A patient with bone pain caused by metastatic cancer will be receiving transdermal fentanyl patches.…

A: The cells that divide uncontrollably anywhere in the body can be considered as cancerous. This…

Q: hat factor would be considered protective when evaluating a patient’s risk for delirium? Sedentary…

A: Delirium can be defined as mental impairment associated with disturbed mood, thought, behavior and…

Q: As a pharmacist, cite at least 5  medication errors that you might encounter in dispensing medicines…

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Q: refer to the provided image 78. What was considered as the exposure in the provided scenario? A.…

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A: NSAIDs are anti-inflammatory drugs that are used to treat pain, fever, and other inflammatory…

Q: Dick is considered ________ and _________________. A.Hypertensive; needs medication  B.Always…

A: Overweight or obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to…

Q: When a patient is receiving long-term NSAID therapy, which drug may be given to prevent the serious…

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Q: The nurse administering a cholinergic-blocking drug to a patient who is experiencing drug-induced…

A: There are some drugs that can cause serious side effects it is necessary for the nurse to have…

Q: describe a patient who may benefit from HRT. Explain the risks and benefits to using HRT in the…

A: HRT stands for Hormone replacement therapy which is given to women of age above 40 years who have…

Q: An older patient with an unsteady gait requests a tub bath.Which action would be most appropriate?a.…

A: Constellation of symptoms of ageing It leads to many health risks and consists of following…

Q: explain why you would do these assessments with a patient that was administered with Endone - pain…

A: Endone is it trade name used for opioid pain relief medications. The pharmaceutical name is…

Q: When the nurse teaches a patient about taking bisacodyl tablets, which instruction is correct?a)…

A: Constipation is a common digestive problem that almost everyone has experienced at some point in…

Q: Known as clinical pharmacology that deals with the use of drugs in treatment, prevention and…

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Q: A nurse working in a long-term care facility incorporatesaromatherapy into her practice. For which…

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Q: What side effects would you warn your patient of when receiving a new prescription for an…

A: Antibiotics are antimicrobial substances that are effective against microorganisms. Antibiotic…

Q: Which of the following is not a long-term health effect of alcohol consumption? A) High blood…

A: High blood pressure or hypertension is a condition when the pressure of the blood flowing through…

Q: true or false: Individuals taking opioid medications are strictly prohibited from taking…

A: Introduction-: Acamprosate is given to patients with alcohol withdrawal to decrease the symptoms of…

Q: A patient is taking entacapone (Comtan) as part of the therapy for Parkinson’s disease. Which…

A: Parkinson’s disease is defined as a slowly progressive disorder of the central nervous system that…

Q: Antiarrhythmics Anticholinergics Diuretics Benzodiazepines - Antipsychotics D. Give one reason why…

A: There are many certain drugs which increases the risk for falls. So, the more drugs one takes, the…

Q: A patient has a new order for glatiramer acetate. The patient has not had an organ transplant. The…

A: Glatiramer acetate is a medication that suppresses the immune system. It suppresses or blocks an…

Q: The nurse has provided teaching about oral corticosteroid therapy to a patient. Which statement by…

A: The hormone corticosteroid is composed up of steroids and cholesterol. The adrenal cortex produces…

Q: An older adult has been given a benzodiazepine for sleep induction, but the night nurse noted that…

A: A nurse’s knowledge of drugs, the treatment procedure, and medical terminology is crucial. It aids…

Q: A patient has a new prescription for an ACE inhibitor. During a review of the patient’s list of…

A: The administration of the drug to the patient is carried out by a nurse in the healthcare setting.…

Q: A patient is experiencing withdrawal from opioids. The nurse expects to see which assessment finding…

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Psychological Health

The psychological health of a person constitutes his mental, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects. It deals with our thought, relationships, motivation, behavior, and perceptions. It is the result of the complex interaction between a person's thoughts and their past experiences.