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When teaching a client who is beginning antilipemic therapy about possible drug-food interactions, the nurse will discuss which food?

Grapefruit juice

Dairy products

Bran muffins

Licorice

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

grapefruit interacts with statins increasing levels in blood. This increases the risk of side effects

Other options- The rest do not interact with antilipemic drugs

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Correct Answer is ["A","B","C"]

Explanation

Methotrexate inhibits the synthesis of purines. Purines and pyrimidines are the building blocks of DNA synthesis in every cell in the body. It affects the production of white blood cells and hence lowers the immunity and hence the client is at a higher risk for infections

Avoiding infected persons and hand hygiene prevents infections. Alcohol should be avoided as it increases the risk of liver damage

E-it takes several weeks to months to produce its effects

A. Probiotics B. Lubricants C. Anticholinergics D. Absorbents

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Rationale-Anticholinergics reduce intestinal tone and peristalsis
A. Probiotics are supplements used to boost the gut microbiota
B. Lubricants- coat the intestinal wall making it slippery for passage of stool
D. Absorbents-used to bind irritants or toxin in the gut

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When teaching a client who is beginning antilipemic therapy about possible drug-food interactions, the nurse will discuss which food?

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