During therapy with the hematopoietic drug epoetin alfa, the nurse instructs the client about adverse effects that may occur, such as:
Anxiety
Constipation
Drowsiness
Hypertension
The Correct Answer is D
Epoetin alfa increases red cells production and blood viscosity which can increase blood pressure leading to hypertension
A, B, C are not adverse effects of epoetin alfa
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Correct Answer is ["B","C","D","E"]
Explanation
Vancomycin is nephrotoxic and ototoxic and any ear fullness and rising serum creatinine levels should be reported. It also has a narrow therapeutic levels of 10-20mcg/ml and levels above that should be reported. The drug should be administered over 60 mins to prevent red man syndrome
A- Being nephrotoxic, restricting fluid intake could increase risk of renal damage
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
C. Opioids cause constipation and therefore client should prevent is by taking high fibre intake and adequate fluid intake.
A. Opioids do not cause diarrhea
B. The drug should be taken as prescribed to avoid inadequate pain relief and overdose.
D. Opioids cause nausea and vomiting which can be worsened when taken on an empty stomach
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