Ortho 2

Tinnitus

A client is admitted to the hospital with complaints of back spasms. The client states, "I have been taking 2 or 3 aspirin every 4 hours for the past week, and it hasn't helped my back." Aspirin intoxication is suspected. Which complaint would indicate aspirin intoxication?

Acts directly on the skeletal muscle to relieve spasticity

Dantrolene sodium is prescribed for a client experiencing flexor spasms, and the client asks the nurse about the action of the medication. The nurse responds knowing that which is the therapeutic action of this medication?

I need to watch for urinary retention

The nurse has reinforced discharge instructions to a client with multiple sclerosis who is receiving baclofen. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the medication?

2.Hypocalcemia 4.Poor renal function 6.Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

The nurse is caring for a client who just been prescribed alendronate. Which conditions contraindicate this medication being given to the client? Select all that apply

Scallops

The nurse is caring for a client with gout who is taking colchicine. The client has been instructed to restrict the diet to low-purine foods. Which food would the nurse instruct the client to avoid while taking this medication?

1.Baclofen 2.Diazepam 4.Dantrolene

The nurse is caring for a client with muscle spasticity characterized by heightened muscle tone, spasm, and loss of dexterity caused by multiple sclerosis. Which centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxants might be prescribed for this client? Select all that apply.

1.Analgesic 2.Antipyretic 6.Anti-inflammatory

The nurse notes that meloxicam is prescribed for a client. The nurse knows that what are the specific actions of this medication? Select all that apply.

Do you have any joint pain?

The nurse reviews the medication history of a client admitted to the hospital and notes that the client is taking leflunomide. During data collection, the nurse asks which question to determine if the medication is effective?

Slurred speech

A client is receiving baclofen for muscle spasms caused by a spinal cord injury. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which is a side effect of this medication?

Tinnitus, hearing loss, dizziness, ataxia

A client is taking large doses of acetylsalicylic acid for rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse tells the client to report which signs/symptoms of ototoxicity?