A nurse is assessing a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus and is taking hydroxychloroquine. The nurse should report which of the following adverse effects to the provider immediately?
pruritus
Diarrhea
Blurred Vision
Fatigue
The Correct Answer is C
hydroxychloroquine is a quinoline that is used to suppress the immune system in autoimmune conditions. Among its side effects, it can cause retinal toxicity that warrants stopping the medications. Blurring of vision should, therefore, be reported immediately.
A, B, and D - these are potential adverse effects of hydroxychloroquine but do not require immediate attention
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Correct Answer is A
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Olanzapine is used in the management of schizophrenia whose symptom include hallucinations, delusions and disorganized behavior. The expected features is a reduction or elimination of these symptoms.
A. Olanzapine may cause orthostatic hypotension, which can result in a decrease in blood pressure upon standing, but it is not typically expected to cause a decrease in resting blood pressure.
C. Olanzapine has no anticonvulsant effect.
D. Olanzapine causes fatigue and sedation as some of the side effects
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