A nurse administered ondansetron (Zofran) IV to a client 30 minutes ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a complication of this medication?

Prolonged QT interval

Spasms of the neck and face

Nausea

Vomiting

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Ondansetron (Zofran) can cause a prolonged QT interval, which may lead to arrhythmias. This is a known side effect and should be monitored.
B.   Spasms of the neck and face are more likely to occur with medications that have extrapyramidal side effects, such as certain antipsychotics, not ondansetron.
C.   Nausea and D. Vomiting are the symptoms ondansetron is intended to treat, so these are not complications.

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

Explanation

A. Aspirin is not indicated for the treatment of hypoglycemia.
B. Aspirin is commonly used for inflammation suppression, especially in conditions like arthritis.
C. Aspirin is also used to treat dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) by reducing inflammation and pain.
D. Aspirin is not indicated for the treatment of hypokalemia.

A. Notify the physician to change the route of administration. B. Do not give the medication and notify the provider for further clarification. C. Administer the medication and then monitor for adverse reactions. D. Verify the client's identity and administer the medication as prescribed.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. This is not the correct action because the issue with misoprostol in pregnancy is not related to the route of administration, but rather its potential to cause uterine contractions and harm to the pregnancy. The nurse should not administer the medication at all, regardless of the route, and should notify the physician for further clarification.
B. Misoprostol is contraindicated in pregnancy because it can cause uterine contractions, which may result in a miscarriage or preterm labor. The nurse should not administer this medication and must inform the healthcare provider to reconsider the prescription or explore alternative options to prevent stomach ulcers in pregnant clients.
C. Administering misoprostol to a pregnant client is dangerous, as it can stimulate uterine contractions and threaten the pregnancy. Monitoring for adverse reactions would not be an appropriate course of action, as the medication should not be given to begin with.
D. Even though verifying the patient's identity is always an important step, the main concern here is that misoprostol is contraindicated during pregnancy. The nurse should not administer this medication and must first clarify with the healthcare provider if it is suitable for the pregnant patient.

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