A nurse is collecting data from a client who has seasonal allergies and is taking an antihistamine. Which of the following findings is an adverse effect of this type of medication?

Increased blood pressure

Dry mouth

Photophobia

Diarrhea

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   Antihistamines typically cause a mild decrease in blood pressure.
B.   Antihistamines often have anticholinergic effects, leading to dry mouth.
C.   This is not a common adverse effect of antihistamines.
D.   Antihistamines are more likely to cause constipation than diarrhea.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Hypovolemic shock typically results in low blood pressure (BP) and a compensatory increase in pulse rate to maintain cardiac output.
B. Low BP and high pulse rate are characteristic findings in hypovolemic shock, reflecting decreased circulating blood volume.
C. High BP is not a typical finding in hypovolemic shock; the BP tends to decrease due to reduced blood volume.
D. Low BP and low pulse rate are not consistent with the compensatory response seen in hypovolemic shock.

A. This medication will help my osteoarthritis too B. Colchicine does not help with long-term management. C. Colchicine will decrease formation of uric acid crystals. D. This medication should eliminate the swelling in 2 to 3 days.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Colchicine is specific for gout and does not treat osteoarthritis.
B. Colchicine works by reducing inflammation and pain during a gout flare-up, but it does not prevent future attacks or lower the level of uric acid in the blood. Therefore, it is not a long-term solution for gout.
C. Colchicine does not affect the formation of uric acid crystals, which are the cause of gout. It only reduces the inflammation caused by the crystals in the joints.
D. Colchicine may take several days to weeks to reduce the swelling and pain of a gout attack, depending on the severity and duration of the flare-up. It is not a fast- acting medication.

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A nurse is collecting data from a client who has seasonal allergies and is taking an antihistamine. Which of the following findings is an adverse effect of this type of medication?

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