Which medication should a nurse have available when caring for a patient who is receiving a...
Which medication should a nurse have available when caring for a patient who is receiving a high dose of morphine sulfate'?
Naloxone hydrochloride
• Activated charcoal
• Atropine sulfate
• Epinephrine hydrochloride
A nurse should explain to a patient diagnosed with cirrhosis that the purpose of administering spironolactone to the patient to:
• Reduce intestinal bacteria
• Decrease serum potassium
• Promote diuresis
• Increase circulating blood volume
A patient is to receive atropine sulfate and meperidine hydrochloride preoperatively. What is the purpose of this medication?
• To produce temporary sedation
• To decrease respiratory secretions
• To provide relief of preoperative anxiety
• To minimize the amount of anesthesia required
A patient takes insulin twice a day. The patient reports dizziness and nausea. Which action should a nurse take first?
• Determine what the patient ate for breakfast
• Assess the patient for orthostatic hypotension
• Measure the patient's blood sugar
• Give the patient a glass of orange juice
When preparing intravenous chemotherapy for a patient diagnosed with cancer, a nurse should take which?
• Following the recommended intravenous preparation technique
• Wearing a mask when in direct contact with the patient
• Maintaining the principles of time, distance, and shielding
• Limiting the time spent with the patient while the intravenous therapy is infusing
Homework Answers
1. a Naloxone Hydrochloride is the antidote for Morphine Sulphate.It is an opiate antidote.
2. c Spironolactone helps in removing excess fluid from the body by diuresis
3.b It helps in inhibiting body secretions ,so that the patient produces less mucus reducing the chance of atelectasis and aspiration.
4.d .The symptoms such as dizziness and nausea is a sign that the patient is having low blood glucose levels.In this situation consuming carbohydrate drink like fruit juices will revert the condition .After 15 minutes check the Blood Glucose level.
5.b.It would be appropriate for a nurse to wear gloves,gown.eye protectors and mask when handling Intravenous medications.
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