During an assessment, the client tells the nurse that he eats large amounts of garlic for its cardiovascular benefits. Which drug or drug class, if taken, would have a potential interaction with the garlic?
Sedatives
Acetaminophen
Antilipemic drugs
Warfarin
The Correct Answer is D
D. Garlic is used for its lipid lowering effects which lower the risk of cardiovascular EVENTS. In addition to this, it has anti-platelet effects increasing risk of bleeding when used with warfarin.
A and B Garlic has no sedative, analgesic effect.
C. Garlic has positive effects on lipid lowering which is not of concern.
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Correct Answer is ["1575"]
Explanation
45mL (medications)+90mL (flushes)+240mL (oral water) + (150*80)1200mL (IV fluid)
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
D. Morphine cause respiratory depression
A. Not directly related to respiratory depression
B. Expected outcome as morphine is an analgesic
C. Sleepiness after morphine use is expected and not alarming after respiratory depression has been ruled out
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