Which assessment finding indicates that the patient is at risk from polypharmacy? (Select all that apply.)?

The patient has weekly laboratory tests for warfarin dosing.

The patient uses four different pharmacies to fill his 16 prescriptions.

The patient is allergic to strawberries, latex, and penicillin antibiotics.

The patient takes three different medications to treat hypertension.

The patient's daughter administers the patient's eyedrops every evening.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,D

A. Weekly laboratory tests for warfarin dosing are appropriate monitoring but do not indicate polypharmacy risk.
B. Using multiple pharmacies can increase the risk of drug interactions and duplications, indicating a higher risk of polypharmacy.
C. Allergies do not directly relate to polypharmacy.
D. Taking multiple medications for the same condition (e.g., hypertension) can increase the risk of drug interactions and adverse effects, indicating polypharmacy.
E. Having a family member assist with medication administration does not directly indicate polypharmacy risk.

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Correct Answer is ["C","D","E"]

Explanation

A. Bilateral breath sounds clear and present throughout at 1600 are normal findings and do not require immediate follow-up.
B. The temperature at both 1600 (37.6°C) and 1630 (37.5°C) is slightly elevated but not critically high. It does not require immediate follow-up unless it worsens significantly or is accompanied by other concerning symptoms.
C. Urticaria (hives) over the chest and trunk, along with itching and difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), are signs of an allergic reaction, which requires immediate follow-up and assessment.
D. The blood pressure decreased to 78/52 mm Hg at 1630 from 110/58 mm Hg at 1600. This significant drop indicates hypotension and requires immediate follow-up.
E. Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) reported by the client suggests a potential airway compromise and requires immediate follow-up to assess the severity and intervene accordingly.

A. Client administered nitroglycerin 0.3 mg SL for. chest pain B. Client's skin is pale and diaphoretic C. Client's blood pressure is 182/98 mm Hg D. Client reports chest pain after mowing lawn' this morning

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. This statement is an objective finding, describing an action taken (administration of nitroglycerin).
B. This statement describes objective observations of the client's physical appearance.
C. This statement provides objective data about the client's blood pressure.
D. This statement reflects the client's report of symptoms, making it part of the subjective component of SOAP documentation.

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