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What is the cofactor necessary for CYP450 enzymes?
What type of chemical reaction do CYP enzymes carry out in phase I metabolism?
A nurse is caring for a client who has a depressive disorder and requires a prescription drug to treat hypertension. The nurse should recognize that which of the following hypertensive drugs are contraindicated for the client?A. ReserpineB. CaptoprilC. HydralazineD. Eplerenone
Does absorption exist with a oral route of administration?
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for dobutamine. The nurse should clarify the prescription with the provider if the client is receiving which of the following types of drugs?
What are the most common specimens of chemistry testing?
What is the study of blood and its disorders that aids to diagnose anemia, hemophilia, blood-clotting disorders, and leukemia?
What is the study of disease-causing microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses)?
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking atorvastatin and has a new prescription for gemfibrozil. The nurse should recognize that this drug combination places the client at an increased risk for which of the following adverse effects?
A nurse is providing teaching to a client Who has a new prescription for losartan to treat hypertension. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following findings could indicate an adverse reaction to the drug that needs to be reported?A. Facial edemaB. SleepinessC. Peripheral edemaD. Constipation
a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, is contraindicated for clients who have had an allergic reaction to phosphodiesterase inhibitors and for clients who have an acute myocardial infarction and aortic or pulmonary valve disorders.
A nurse is caring for a client who will begin using transdermal nitroglycerin to treat angina pectoris. When speaking to the client about the drug, which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)A. "Apply a new patch at the onset of anginal pain."B. "Apply the patch to dry skin and cover the area with plastic wrap."C. "Apply the patch to a hairless area and rotate sites."D. "Apply a new patch when you start your day."E. "Remove patches for 10 to 12 hours each day."
What is the organ that drugs are primarily metabolized in?
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking amiodarone to treat atrial fibrillation. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client to avoid while taking this drug?A. Grapefruit juiceB. MilkC. Foods high in vitamin KD. NSAIDs
A nurse should recognize that milrinone is contraindicated for a client who has which of the following conditions?A. Acute myocardial infarctionB. Peripheral vascular diseaseC. Ulcerative colitisD. Ventricular Tachycardia
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking digoxin and develops changes on their ECG tracing and other manifestations that indicate the client has severe digoxin toxicity. Which of the following drugs should the nurse expect to administer to treat this complication?
A nurse is reviewing new prescriptions with a client who has heart disease. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following drugs is prescribed to treat hypercholesterolemia?
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for verapamil to treat atrial fibrillation. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking verapamil because it can cause the client to experience which of the following conditions?
A nurse should identify that which of the following drugs is used only for the short-term treatment of a cardiac dysrhythmia because of the serious adverse effects associated with long-term use?
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking carvedilol and has a prescription for an oral antidiabetic drug to manage their new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. By taking both drugs concurrently, the nurse should identify that the client is at an increased risk for which of the following conditions?