A nurse is caring for a client who received a dose of IV morphine for pain. Which of the following vital signs indicates the client is having an adverse reaction to the medication?

Blood pressure 140/86 mm Hg

Temperature 37.50 C (99.50 F)

Heart rate 65/min

Respiratory rate 10/min

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Respiratory rate of 10/min indicates respiratory depression which a potential adverse effect of morphine. Opioids suppress the central respiratory centers leading to respiratory depression. Use of two opioids increases their levels in blood raising the risk of respiratory depression even higher which is fatal.
A.- Elevated blood pressure is not directly related to morphine use . Could be an indication of pain
B.-Normal temperature
C.-Normal heart rate

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) block the enzyme monoamine oxidase, which is responsible for breaking down tyramine in the body. When taking MAOIs, consuming high-tyramine foods can cause tyramine levels to reach dangerous levels, leading to a serious spike in blood pressure. It's important to follow a low-tyramine diet while on MAOIs and for a few weeks after stopping the medication to prevent a hypertensive crisis. The interaction has no effect on bowel habits, or arousal/wakefulness

A. Inject air into the vial to withdraw the short-acting insulin. B. Administer the insulin within 20 min of preparing it. C. Ensure the NPH insulin is drawn into the syringe first. D. use two separate syringes to mix the insulin.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A-Injection of air ensures that the accurate dose is withdrawn into the syringe

B-It is not necessary to administer within 20 min, it should, however, be administered within 24 hours.

C-Short-acting insulin should be drawn first to ensure that the short-acting insulin is not contaminated with the long-acting or intermediate one.

D- Insulin types can be mixed in the same syringe, provided the short-acting insulin is drawn up first.

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