A nurse is admitting a client who states he takes ginkgo biloba every day to improve his memory. The nurse should identify a potential interaction with which of the following medications the client is taking?
Levothyroxine
Famotidine
Warfarin
Loratadine
The Correct Answer is C
Ginkgo biloba is a herb that is used for its cardiovascular benefits. In addition to this, it has anticoagulant properties that increases risk of bleeding especially when used together with other agents with anticoagulant properties.
A, B, D- Have no significant interactions with ginkgo biloba
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant used to relieve muscle spasms in various musculoskeletal conditions. One of the common side effects of cyclobenzaprine is drowsiness and impaired cognitive function, which can affect the ability to operate machinery or drive safely.
A. Cyclobenzaprine is used to reduce muscle spasms, so monitoring for increased muscle spasms would not be appropriate.
B. Nausea can be a common side effect of cyclobenzaprine, but it does not typically require discontinuation of the medication unless it is severe or persistent and causing significant distress.
D. Cyclobenzaprine does not typically cause urine discoloration, so expecting urine to turn orange is not relevant to the medication.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Allopurinol is a uric lowering agent that reduces the conversion on hypoxanthine to uric acid lowering its levels in blood. This prevents formation of uric acid crystals which are deposited in joints and tissues in gouty arthritis.
A. Spironolactone is a potassium sparing diuretic used in management of ascites, hypertension and heart failure
C. Zolpidem is a sedative-hypnotic agent used in management of sleep wake disorders
D. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine used in management of anxiety disorders
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