A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing severe vomiting. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Propafenone
Simvastatin
Prochlorperazine
Metformin
The Correct Answer is C
- Prochlorperazine is an antiemetic agent that is used to manage nausea and vomiting especially in clients undergoing chemotherapy.
A-Propafenone is an antiarrhythmic agent B-Simvastatin is antilipemic agent
D-Metformin is an oral hypoglycemic agent
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker is used in the management of hypertension. It leads to vasodilation of blood vessels lowering blood pressure. Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker commonly used to treat hypertension and angina. Therefore, the nurse should assess the client's blood pressure prior to administering nifedipine to ensure that it is within the therapeutic range and not too low, as nifedipine can cause hypotension (as a side effect.
B,C, D- Nifedipine has no effect on respiratory rate, temperature and oxygen saturation
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
- Theophylline is used in the management of asthma and COPD which present with wheezing and respiratory distress. COPD is characterized by chronic inflammation of the airway and increased mucus secretion leading to obstruction of airflow. Theophylline stimulates the respiratory centers to increase ventilation.
A- No effect on blood pressure C- increases urine output
D-Theophylline is a CNS stimulant
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