A nurse is teaching a group of young women about the use of oral contraceptives. The nurse should teach that taking Which of the following herbal preparations reduces the effectiveness of this birth control method?

Saw palmetto

Ginseng

St. John's wort

Gingko Siloba

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

St. John's wort is a form of alternative form of medicine used for psychiatric illnesses such as depression and other mood disorders. It increases metabolism of estrogen and progesterone reducing the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives which can lead to unplanned pregnancies.

A, B, D have no effect of oral contraceptives.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

The normal appearance of regular insulin should be clear and colorless. Cloudy appearance or presence of particles indicates that the insulin has precipitated and may not be effective.
B. NPH insulin should be gently rolled between the palms to mix it but not shaken as this can lead to foaming and inaccuracy of the dose.
C. Injecting air into regular insulin first is not necessary. This step is typically done when drawing up NPH insulin to prevent the formation of air bubbles in the vial.
D. Regular insulin should be drawn up first to prevent contamination with the intermediate acting form of insulin

A. Renal failure B. Metabolic alkalosis C. Aplastic anemia D. Cardiac dysrhythmia

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Zidovudine (AZT) is an antiretroviral drug used in treatment of HIV to suppress viral replication. It causes aplastic anemia, suppression of the bone marrow, leasing to reduces production of all hematopoietic cell lines including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

A, B, and D - are not associated with Zidovudine use

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A nurse is teaching a group of young women about the use of oral contraceptives. The nurse should teach that taking Which of the following herbal preparations reduces the effectiveness of this birth control method?

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Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

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