A nurse is caring for a client Who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The nurse should plan to administer the client's PRN bethanechol when the client reports Which of the following manifestations?

Bladder spasms

Frequent episodes of painful urination

Severe pain.

Inability to void

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Bethanechol is a cholinergic agonist used to stimulate contraction of the bladder to help in the expulsion of urine. It is used in the management of urinary retention by promoting bladder emptying. Therefore, it should be administered when the client reports an inability to void, as this indicates urinary retention
A.   Bladder spasms are treated with Oxybutynin
B.   Frequent painful urination is a feature of UTI requiring antibiotics
C.   Bethanechol has no analgesic property

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Baclofen is a muscle relaxant use to manage muscle spasm in clients with neuromuscular disorders such as multiple sclerosis. Dizziness and drowsiness are among the common side effects of baclofen. Concurrent use of antihistamines can worsen the drowsiness because antihistamines also have a sedative effect

A. Baclofen commonly causes constipation

C. Baclofen can be taken even with a headache

D. Baclofen can be taken with or without food.

A. 'Glipizide absorbs the excess carbohydrates in your system." B. "Glipizide prevents your liver from destroying your insulin." C. "Glipizide stimulates pancreas to release insulin." D. "Glipizide replaces insulin that is not being produced by the pancreas."

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Rationale- Glipizide is an oral hypoglycemic agent. It belongs to a class of drugs referred to as sulfonyl ureas. It acts on the beta cells of the pancreases to stimulate release of insulin. This helps the body in lowering blood glucose levels appropriately.
A. Glipizide help in lowering blood sugars after carbohydrate metabolism, it does not directly absorb excess carbohydrates in the system.
B. Glipizide has no effect on the liver
D. Glipizide stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin but not to replace- it is not an insulin

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A nurse is caring for a client Who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The nurse should plan to administer the client's PRN bethanechol when the client reports Which of the following manifestations?

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Correct Answer is B

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Correct Answer is C

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