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What should the nurse include in the care plan to promote medication safety in long-term care? (Select all that apply)

Teach patients to share medications as needed

Administer medications only upon request

Evaluate medication effectiveness

Monitor patients for side effects

Encourage patients to store medications in their rooms

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : C,D

A. Patients should never share medications due to risks of adverse effects and incorrect dosing.

B. Medications should be given as prescribed, not only when patients request them, to ensure proper treatment.

C. Regular evaluation helps ensure medications are working as intended and allows timely adjustments.

D. Monitoring is essential to identify adverse reactions early and maintain patient safety.

E. Medications should be stored securely, often in a centralized location, to prevent misuse or accidental ingestion.

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Correct Answer is ["A","D","E","F"]

Explanation

A. Chronic alcohol use is a major risk factor for oral and pharyngeal cancers, especially when combined with tobacco use.

B. This symptom is more related to gastrointestinal bleeding and not specific to oral or pharyngeal cancers.

C. Hepatitis exposure is more relevant to liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma, not oral/pharyngeal cancers.

D. Tobacco use in any form is a well-known and significant risk factor for oral and pharyngeal cancers.

E. Family history may increase general cancer risk, including oral cancers.

F. Persistent oral lesions, especially those that do not heal, can be early signs or precursors of oral cancer.

A. Heavy caffeine ingestion B. Bland diet, small frequent feedings C. Drug therapy: antacids, anticholinergics, H2 receptor antagonists D. Reduction of stress

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Heavy caffeine intake can increase gastric acid secretion and irritate the stomach lining, thus it is not recommended to prevent ulcers.

B. This is commonly advised to reduce irritation and promote healing in ulcer prevention.

C. These medications help reduce gastric acid and protect the stomach lining, aiding ulcer prevention.

D. Stress reduction can help decrease acid secretion and ulcer risk.

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What should the nurse include in the care plan to promote medication safety in long-term care? (Select all that apply)

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Correct Answer is ["A","D","E","F"]

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Correct Answer is A

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