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. Urinary output of 80 mL/hour is not concerning and indicates adequate renal function.
B. Urinary output of 12 mL/hour is very low and may indicate renal insufficiency or dehydration, requiring immediate intervention.
C. A blood potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L is critically low and requires discontinuation of the diuretic to prevent life-threatening arrhythmias.
D. A blood potassium level of 2.9 mEq/L is also low and would be concerning, though not as critical as
2.5 mEq/L. It may still necessitate withholding the medication and addressing electrolyte imbalances.

A. The generic name of the medication is generally cheaper than the trade name of the medication. B. There are multiple generic names of a medication. C. The generic name of the medication is generally more expensive than the trade name of the medication D. "There is no difference in names and price when comparing with generic and trader and name of medications

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Generic medications are typically less expensive than their trade (brand) name counterparts due to lower production costs and the absence of branding.
B. There is typically one generic name for a medication, though multiple manufacturers may produce the same medication under different brand names.
C. Generic medications are usually less expensive.
D. Generic medications are usually less expensive than their brand-name counterparts.

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