Pharm test 4 possible questions
A patient is taking infliximab (remicade) and asks the nurse what side effects/adverse reactions to expect from this drug. The nurse lists which side effects? (select all that apply.) a. fatigue b. headache c. chest pain d. renal damage e. severe infections (textbook)
A, B, C, E
Which patient may require a higher than expected dose of an opioid analgesic? a. A patient with cancer b. A patient with a concussion c. A patient with hypotension d. A patient 3 days after surgery
a. A patient with cancer
A patient states during a medical history that he takes several acetaminophen tablets throughout the day. The nurse teaches the patient that the dosage should not exceed which amount? a. 1 g/day b. 2 g/day c. 4 g/day d. 6 g/day (textbook)
c. 4 g/day
One hour after receiving intravenous morphine sulfate, a patient reports generalized itching. The nurse assesses the patient and notes clear breath sounds, no rash, respirations of 14 breaths per minute, a heart rate of 68 beats per minute, and a blood pressure of 110/70 mm Hg. Which action will the nurse take? a. Administer naloxone to reverse opiate overdose. b. Have resuscitation equipment available at the bedside. c. Prepare an epinephrine injection in case of an anaphylactic reaction. d. Reassure the patient that this is a common side effect of this drug.
d. Reassure the patient that this is a common side effect of this drug.
A patient is beginning to take cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) for treatment of acute back spasms. Which interventions will the nurse include in the care of this patient? (Select all that apply.) a. Advise the patient to this drug on an empty stomach. b. Inform the patient that muscular pain is usually relieved within 1 week. c. Tell the patient to report dizziness and double vision to the health care provider. d. Advise the patient to avoid alcohol. e. Taking narcotics at the same time can cause serious side effects. (from textbook)
B, C, D, E
The nurse provides teaching to a patient who will begin taking cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) to treat muscle spasms. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? a. "I may experience dizziness and drowsiness when I take this drug." b. "I should not consume alcohol while taking this medication." c. "I should take this medication with food to decrease stomach upset." d. "I will take this medication for three weeks and then stop taking it."
d. "I will take this medication for three weeks and then stop taking it."
For the patient who is taking acetaminophen (Tylenol), what should the nurse do? (select all that apply.) a. Monitor routine liver enzyme tests. b. Encourage the patient to check package labels of OTC drugs to avoid overdosing c. teach the diabetic patient taking acetaminophen to check blood glucose more frequently. d. teach the female patient that oral contraceptives can increase the effect of acetaminiphen e. Teach the patient that caffeine decreases the effects of acetaminophen (textbook)
A, B, C
The nurse is teaching a patient about taking aspirin. Which are important points for the nurse to include? (select all that apply). a. advise the patient to avoid alcohol while taking aspirin. b. Instruct the patient to take aspiring before meals on an empty stomach. c. Instruct the patient to inform the dentist of the aspirin dosage before having surgery. d. Instruct the patient to inform the surgeon of the aspirin dosage before having surgery. e. Suggest that aspirin may be given to children for flu symptoms. (textbook)
A, C, D
A nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client who has a new diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. The client is prescribed neostigmine. (prostigmin). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the discharge instructions? a. Wear a medical alert bracelet. b. Initially start with a high dose of medication then decrease the dosage. c. Take medication at the same time each day. d. Monitor for manifestations of urinary urgency. e. Modify medication dose based on response. (from ATI book)
A, C, D, E
Which instructions will the nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient who is taking pyridostigmine (Mestinon) (Select all that apply) a. Pyridostigmine bromide must be taken on time. b. Take two times per day. c. Underdosing can result in myasthenic crisis d. Overdosing can result in cholinergic crisis. e. Report the adverse effect of tachycardia to the health provider ( from textbook)
A, C, D, E
A client with myasthenia gravis is experiencing a cholinergic crisis. Which symptoms are associated with this condition? (Select all that apply.) a. Bradycardia b. Rash c. Vomiting d. Fever e. Drooling f. Weakness
A, C, E, F
A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with salicylism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to assess in this client. (select all that apply.) a. dizziness b. diarrhea c. jaundice d tinnitus e. headache (ATI)
A, D, E
The nurse is providing teaching to a patient who will begin taking aspirin to treat arthritis pain. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? a. "I should increase fiber and fluids while taking aspirin." b. "I will call my provider if I have abdominal pain." c. "I will drink a full glass of water with each dose." d. "I will notify my provider of ringing in my ears."
a. "I should increase fiber and fluids while taking aspirin."
The nurse is providing medication instructions to a patient with acute muscle spasms who has been prescribed cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). Which statement indicates to the nurse that the patient understands the instructions? a. "I plan to take this medication with a glass of milk." b. "Cyclobenzaprine should be taken once daily at bedtime." c. "I will only drink one glass of wine per day." d. "I will not be able to drink grapefruit juice while taking this drug." (from textbook)
a. "I plan to take this medication with a glass of milk."
The nurse is teaching a female patient who will begin taking 2 tablets of 325 mg acetaminophen every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching? a. "I may take acetaminophen up to 6 times daily if needed." b. "I should increase the dose of acetaminophen if I drink caffeinated coffee." c. "If I take oral contraceptive pills, I should use back-up contraception." d. "It is safe to take acetaminophen with any over-the-counter medications."
a. "I may take acetaminophen up to 6 times daily if needed."
A patient who has osteoarthritis with mild to moderate pain asks the nurse about taking over-the-counter ibuprofen (Motrin). What will the nurse tell this patient? a. "It may take several weeks to achieve therapeutic effects." b. "Unlike aspirin, there is no increased risk of bleeding with ibuprofen." c. "Take ibuprofen twice daily for maximum analgesic benefit." d. "Combine ibuprofen with acetaminophen for best effect."
a. "It may take several weeks to achieve therapeutic effects."
The parent of a 5-year-old child asks the nurse to recommend an over-the-counter pain medication for the child. Which analgesic will the nurse recommend? a. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) b. Aspirin (Ecotrin) c. Diflunisal (Dolobid) d. Ibuprofen (Motrin)
a. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
The nurse is preparing to administer methocarbamol (Robaxin) to a patient who is experiencing acute muscle spasms. The nurse notes that the patient's urine has turned black. What will the nurse do? a. Administer the next dose of methocarbamol since this is a harmless side effect. b. Contact the provider to discuss changing to cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). c. Obtain an order for a complete blood count to evaluate blood loss. d. Request an order for liver function tests since this indicates hepatotoxicity.
a. Administer the next dose of methocarbamol since this is a harmless side effect.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has multiple sclerosis. The patient is experiencing an acute attack. Which drug does the nurse anticipate the provider will order? a. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) b. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) c. Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone) d. Interferon-B (IFN-B)
a. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Which antigout medication is used to treat chronic tophaceous gout? a. Allopurinol (Zyloprim) b. Colchicine c. Probenecid (Benemid) d. Sulfinpyrazone (Anturane)
a. Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
The nurse is performing a health history on a patient who has arthritis. The patient reports tinnitus. Suspecting a drug adverse effect, the nurse will ask the patient about which medication? a. Aspirin (Bayer) b. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) c. Anakinra (Kineret) d. Prednisone (Deltasone)
a. Aspirin (Bayer)
A patient who takes high-dose aspirin to treat rheumatoid arthritis has a serum salicylate level of 35 mg/dL. The nurse will perform which action? a. Assess the patient for tinnitus. b. Monitor the patient for signs of Reye's syndrome. c. Notify the provider of severe aspirin toxicity. d. Request an order for an increased aspirin dose.
a. Assess the patient for tinnitus.
A postoperative patient has a history of opioid abuse. Which analgesic medication will the nurse expect the provider to order for this patient? a. Buprenorphine (Buprenex) b. Butorphanol tartrate (Stadol) c. Naloxone (Narcan) d. Pentazocine (Talwin)
a. Buprenorphine (Buprenex)
The nurse is caring for a postoperative older patient who received PO hydrocodone with acetaminophen (Lortab) 45 minutes prior after reporting a pain level of 8 on a scale of 1 to 10. The patient reports a pain level of 4, and the nurse notes a respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute, a heart rate of 92 beats per minute, and a blood pressure of 170/95 mm Hg. Which action will the nurse take? a. Contact the provider and request an order for a more potent opioid analgesic. b. Reassess the patient in 30 minutes. c. Request an order for ibuprofen to augment the opioid analgesic. d. Suggest that the patient use nonpharmacologic measures to relieve pain.
a. Contact the provider and request an order for a more potent opioid analgesic.
A patient is taking ibuprofen 400 mg every 4 hours to treat moderate arthritis pain and reports that it is less effective than before. What action will the nurse take? a. Counsel the patient to discuss a prescription NSAID with the provider. b. Recommend adding aspirin to increase the antiinflammatory effect. c. Suggest asking the provider about a short course of corticosteroids. d. Tell the patient to increase the dose to 800 mg every 4 hours.
a. Counsel the patient to discuss a prescription NSAID with the provider.
The nurse is assessing a patient who has gout who will begin taking allopurinol (Zyloprim). The nurse reviews the patient's medical record and will be concerned about which laboratory result? a. Elevated BUN and creatinine b. Increased serum uric acid c. Slight increase in the white blood count d. Increased serum glucose
a. Elevated BUN and creatinine
A patient who is 7 months pregnant and who has arthritis asks the nurse if she can take aspirin for pain. The nurse will tell her not to take aspirin for which reason? a. It can result in adverse effects on her fetus. b. It causes an increased risk of Reye's syndrome. c. It increases hemorrhage risk. d. It will cause increased gastrointestinal distress.
a. It can result in adverse effects on her fetus.
A patient is taking aspirin for arthritis. Which adverse reaction should the nurse teach the patient to report to the health care provider? a. Tinnitis b. seizures c. sinusitis d. palpitations (textbook)
a. Tinnitis
A nurse is admitting a toddler to the hospital after an acetaminiphen overdose. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering to this client? a. acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) b. pegfilgrastim (Neulasta) c. misoprostol (Cytotec) d. naltrexone (ReVia) (ATI)
a. acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
Assessing a patient following IV morphine administration, the nurse notes cold, clammy skin; a pulse of 40 beats/min; respirations of 10 breaths/min; and constricted pupils. Which medication will the patient likely need next? a. naloxone (narcan) b. meloxicam (Mobic) c. pentazocine (Talwin) d. propoxyphene (Darvon) (textbook)
a. naloxone (narcan)
The nurse is teaching a patient about using high-dose aspirin to treat arthritis. What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient? a. "A normal serum aspirin level is between 30 and 40 mg/dL." b. "You may need to stop taking this drug a week prior to surgery." c. "You will need to monitor aspirin levels if you are also taking warfarin." d. "Your stools may become dark, but this is a harmless side effect."
b. "You may need to stop taking this drug a week prior to surgery."
The nurse provides teaching for a patient who will begin taking allopurinol. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching? a. "I should increase my vitamin C intake." b. "I will get yearly eye exams." c. "I will increase my protein intake." d. "I will limit fluids to prevent edema."
b. "I will get yearly eye exams."
The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about multiple sclerosis (MS). Which statement by the nurse is correct? a. "MS is characterized by degeneration of neurons and nerves in the brain and spinal cord." b. "MS is characterized by lesions or plaques on myelin sheaths of nerves." c. "MS is characterized by neuritic plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the CNS." d. "MS is characterized by weak muscles and decreased nerve impulses caused by decreased ACh."
b. "MS is characterized by lesions or plaques on myelin sheaths of nerves."
The nurse is discussing celecoxib (Celebrex) with a patient who will use the drug to treat dysmenorrhea. What information will the nurse include in teaching? a. "Do not take the medication during the first 2 days of your period." b. "The initial dose will be twice the amount of subsequent doses." c. "Take this medication with food to minimize gastrointestinal upset." d. "Take the drug on a regular basis to prevent dysmenorrhea."
b. "The initial dose will be twice the amount of subsequent doses."
The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a stable patient admitted after a motor vehicle accident. The patient reports having "bad pain." What will the nurse do first? a. Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol). b. Ask the patient to rate the pain on a 1 to 10 scale. c. Attempt to determine what type of pain the patient has. d. Request an order for an intravenous opioid analgesic.
b. Ask the patient to rate the pain on a 1 to 10 scale.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has rheumatoid arthritis and who is receiving infliximab (Remicade) IV every 8 weeks. Which laboratory test will the nurse anticipate that this patient will need? a. Calcium level b. Complete blood count c. Electrolytes d. Potassium
b. Complete blood count
The nurse is caring for a patient who has myasthenia gravis (MG) and is receiving pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon). The nurse notes ptosis of both eyelids and observes that the patient has difficulty swallowing. What action will the nurse perform next? a. Contact the provider to request an order for atropine sulfate. b. Contact the provider to request an order for edrophonium chloride (Tensilon). c. Report signs of cholinergic crisis to the provider. d. Report signs of myasthenic crisis to the provider.
b. Contact the provider to request an order for edrophonium chloride (Tensilon).
The nurse assesses an older patient 60 minutes after administering 4 mg of intravenous morphine sulfate (MS) for postoperative pain. The patient's analgesia order is for 2 to 5 mg of MS IV every 2 hours. The nurse notes that the patient is lying very still. The patient's heart rate is 96 beats per minute, respiratory rate is 14 breaths per minute, and blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg. When asked to rate the level of pain, the patient replies "just a 5." The nurse will perform which action? a. Give 3 mg of MS at the next dose. b. Give 5 mg of MS at the next dose. c. Request an order for an oral opioid to give now. d. Request an order for acetaminophen to give now.
b. Give 5 mg of MS at the next dose.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking an NSAID for 4 weeks for osteoarthritis. The patient reports decreased pain, but the nurse notes continued swelling of the affected joints. The nurse will perform which action? a. Assess the patient for drug-seeking behaviors. b. Notify the provider that the drug is not effective. c. Reassure the patient that swelling will decrease eventually. d. Remind the patient that this drug is given for pain only.
b. Notify the provider that the drug is not effective.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking an NSAID for 4 weeks for osteoarthritis. The patient reports decreased pain, but the nurse notes continued swelling of the affected joints. The nurse will perform which action? a. Assess the patient for drug-seeking behaviors. b. Notify the provider that the drug is not effective. c. Reassure the patient that swelling will decrease eventually. d. Remind the patient that this drug is given for pain only.
b. Notify the provider that the drug is not effective.
The nurse assumes care of a patient in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). The patient had abdominal surgery and is receiving intravenous morphine sulfate for pain. The patient is asleep and has not voided since prior to surgery. The nurse assesses a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute and notes hypoactive bowel sounds. The nurse will contact the surgeon to report which condition? a. Paralytic ileus b. Respiratory depression c. Somnolence d. Urinary retention
b. Respiratory depression
A nursing student asks how nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) work to suppress inflammation and reduce pain. The nurse will explain that NSAIDs a. exert direct actions to cause relaxation of smooth muscle. b. inhibit cyclooxygenase that is necessary for prostaglandin synthesis. c. interfere with neuronal pathways associated with prostaglandin action. d. suppress prostaglandin activity by blocking tissue receptor sites.
b. inhibit cyclooxygenase that is necessary for prostaglandin synthesis.
An adolescent female has dysmenorrhea associated with heavy menstrual periods. The patient's provider has recommended ibuprofen (Motrin). When teaching this patient about this drug, the nurse will tell her that ibuprofen a. may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptive pills. b. may increase bleeding during her period. c. should be taken on an empty stomach to increase absorption. d. will decrease the duration of her periods.
b. may increase bleeding during her period.
A patient is taking aspirin to help prevent myocardial infarction and is experiencing moderate gastrointestinal upset. The nurse will contact the patient's provider to discuss changing from aspirin to which drug? a. A COX-2 inhibitor b. Celecoxib (Celebrex) c. Enteric-coated aspirin d. Nabumetone (Relafen)
c. Enteric-coated aspirin
The nurse is caring for a patient who has recurrent muscle spasms. The provider has ordered metaxalone (Skelaxin) to treat the spasms. The nurse learns that the patient has a history of drug and alcohol abuse. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss switching this patient to which medication? a. Carisoprodol (Soma) b. Chlorzoxazone (Parafon forte DSC) c. Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) d. Methocarbamol (Robaxin)
c. Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old child who had surgery that morning. The child is awake and lying very still in bed and won't respond when the nurse asks about pain. The nurse will perform which action? a. Ask the child to rate the pain on a scale of 1 to 10. b. Encourage the child to request pain medication when needed. c. Evaluate the child's pain using an "ouch" scale. d. Plan to administer pain medication if the child begins to cry.
c. Evaluate the child's pain using an "ouch" scale.
When teaching a patient who is receiving allopurinal, what should the nurse encourage the patient to do? a. eat more meat b. Increase vitamin C intake c. Have annual eye exams d. Take medication 2 hours before meals (textbook)
c. Have annual eye exams
The nurse is caring for a postpartum woman who is refusing opioid analgesics but is rating her pain as a 7 or 8 on a 10-point pain scale. The nurse will contact the provider to request an order for which analgesic medication? a. Diclofenac sodium (Voltaren) b. Ketoprofen (Orudis) c. Ketorolac (Toradol) d. Naproxyn (Naprosyn)
c. Ketorolac (Toradol)
The nurse assumes care of a patient who has myasthenia gravis and notes that a dose of neostigmine (Prostigmin) due 1 hour prior was not given. The nurse will anticipate the patient to exhibit which symptoms? a. Excessive salivation b. Muscle spasms c. Muscle weakness d. Respiratory paralysis
c. Muscle weakness
The nurse is caring for a patient who has myasthenia gravis (MG) and takes pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon) 60 mg every 4 hours. The patient's last dose was 45 minutes prior. The nurse notes severe muscle weakness, excess salivation, fasciculations of facial muscles, and pupil constriction. The nurse will perform which action? a. Assess the patient for signs of ptosis. b. Notify the provider to discuss an order for intravenous immune globulin (IVIG). c. Obtain an order for atropine sulfate. d. Request an order for an extra dose of pyridostigmine.
c. Obtain an order for atropine sulfate.
Which muscle relaxant is used in surgery as a skeletal muscle relaxant? a. Baclofen (Lioresal) b. Chlorzoxazone (Parafon forte) c. Pancuronium bromide (Pavulon) d. Methocarbamol (Robaxin)
c. Pancuronium bromide (Pavulon)
A patient requires a nonopiod medication. The nurse knows that which medication will cause the least gastrointestinal distress? a. aspirin b. ketorolac c. celecoxib d. ibuprofren (textbook)
c. celecoxib
A patient has spasticity following a spinal cord injury. The nurse anticiaptes that which drug will be prescribed to treat the patient's spasticity? a. tacrine (Cognex) b. ropinirole (Requip) c. cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) d. pyridostigmine (Mestinon)
c. cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
For the patient receiving periodic Morphine IV push, which is the most critical finding for the nurse to discover? a. increased temperature b. decreased bowel sounds c. decreased respirations d. increased red blood cell count (textbook)
c. decreased respirations
The nurse is caring for a patient who is diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. The patient is experiencing muscle weakness, dyspnea, bradycardia, and diaphoeresis. The nurse anticipates that the health care provider will order which medication to distinguish between myasthenia crisis and cholinergic crisis? a. adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) b. diazepam (Valium) c. edrophonium chloride (Tensilon) d. mitoxantrone (Novantrone) (from textbook)
c. edrophonium chloride (Tensilon)
A patient who is taking aspirin for arthritis pain asks the nurse why it also causes gastrointestinal upset. The nurse understands that this is because aspirin a. increases gastrointestinal secretions. b. increases hypersensitivity reactions. c. inhibits both COX-1 and COX-2. d. is an acidic compound.
c. inhibits both COX-1 and COX-2.
The nurse is performing an admission assessment on an adolescent who reports taking extra-strength acetaminophen (Tylenol) regularly to treat daily headaches. The nurse will notify the patient's provider and discuss an order for a. a selective serotonin receptor agonist (SSRA). b. hydrocodone with acetaminophen for headache pain. c. liver enzyme tests. d. serum glucose testing.
c. liver enzyme tests.
A patient is taking Ibuprofen. The nurse understands that COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitors are different in that ibuprofen is more likely than celecoxib to cause which adverse effect? a. fever b. constipation c. peptic ulcer disease d. metallic taste when eating (textbook)
c. peptic ulcer disease
The nurse is reviewing a patient's medication history for a patient who has just been prescribed cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril.) for treatment of back spasms. The nurse plans to contact the health care provider if the patient is taking which medication? a. atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor) b. conjugated estrogen (Premarin) c. phenelzine (Nardil) d. penicillin G procaine (Crysticillin, Wycillin) (form textbook)
c. phenelzine (Nardil)
A nurse is taking a history for a client who reports that he is taking aspirin about four times daily for a sprained wrist. Which of the prescribed medications taken by the client is contraindicated with aspirin? a. dogoxin (Lanoxin) b. metformin (Glucophage) c. warfrain ( Coumadin) d. nitroglycerin (Nitro-Dur) (ATI)
c. warfrain ( Coumadin)
The charge nurse observes a nurse administer undiluted intravenous pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon) at a rate of 0.8 mg/min. The charge nurse will stop the infusion and perform which action? a. Administer atropine sulfate to prevent cholinergic crisis. b. Monitor the patient closely for respiratory distress. c. Suggest that the nurse dilute the medication with colloidal fluids. d. Tell the nurse to slow the rate of infusion of the pyridostigmine.
d. Tell the nurse to slow the rate of infusion of the pyridostigmine.
The nurse is performing a health history on a patient who has multiple sclerosis. The patient reports episodes of muscle spasticity and recurrence of muscle weakness and diplopia. The nurse will expect this patient to be taking which medication? a. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) b. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) c. Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) d. Interferon-B (IFN-B)
d. Interferon-B (IFN-B)
A patient experiences severe muscle weakness, and the provider orders edrophonium bromide (Tensilon). The patient begins to show improved muscle strength within a few minutes after administration of this drug. The nurse anticipates the provider will order which drug? a. Atropine sulfate b. Edrophonium bromide (Tensilon) c. Intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) d. Pyridostigmine HCl (Mestinon)
d. Pyridostigmine HCl (Mestinon)
The nurse is evaluating a patient 2 hours after giving a dose of 30 mg of codeine with acetaminophen for postoperative pain after abdominal surgery. The patient reports a pain level of 7 on a scale of 1 to 10. The nurse notes a heart rate of 110 beats per minute, a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute, and a blood pressure of 180/90 mm Hg. Which action will the nurse take? a. Administer the next dose of codeine one hour early. b. Ask the provider if the codeine dose can be increased. c. Contact the provider to ask if a dose of ibuprofen may be given now. d. Request an order for oxycodone with acetaminophen (Percocet).
d. Request an order for oxycodone with acetaminophen (Percocet).
The emergency department nurse is caring for a patient who has received morphine sulfate for severe pain following an injury. The nurse performs a drug history and learns that the patient takes St. John's wort for symptoms of depression. The nurse will observe this patient closely for an increase in which opioid adverse effect? a. Constipation b. Pruritis c. Respiratory depression d. Sedation
d. Sedation
The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a patient who has been taking carisoprodol (Soma) for 3 weeks to treat muscle spasms. The patient reports that the muscle spasms have resolved. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss a. changing to cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). b. continuing the carisoprodol for 1 more week. c. discontinuing the carisoprodol now. d. ordering a taper of the carisoprodol.
d. ordering a taper of the carisoprodol.
A nurse in an emergency department is performing an admission assessment for a client who has severe aspirin toxicity. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect t0 find? a. body temperature 35 degrees C (95 degrees F) b. lung crackles c. cool, dry skin d. respiratory depression (ATI)
d. respiratory depression