Vital Signs Day 1:

Temperature 36.2 0 C (97.20 F) Respiratory rate 18/min

Heart rate 74/min

Blood pressure 1 1 8/68 mm Hg Sp02 96% on room air

Day 7:

Temperature 36.9 0 C (98.40 F) Heart rate 86/min

Respiratory rate 18/min Blood pressure 98/66 mm Hg Sp02 97% on room air

Provider Prescriptions Day 1:

Levodopa 250 mg/Carbidopa 25 mg 1 tablet daily Day

7:

Levodopa 250 mg/Carbidopa 25 mg 2 tablets daily

Which of the following statements should the nurse include when teaching the client about the prescribed medication? Select all that apply.

“Consumption of a high-protein meal can reduce the effectiveness of the medication”

"You can experience vivid nightmares."

"You may notice your urine becomes lighter in color."

"The medication can cause nausea, so take with a meal."

"This medication can make you light-headed if you stand up too quickly from a seated or lying position."

"You may initially notice an increase in involuntary movements."

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,D,E,F

The medication causes a harmless discoloration or urine (Levodopa causes darkening of urine rather than lightening), high protein intake interferes with the availability of the medication in the CNS, The medication causes orthostatic hypotension and dizziness, The medication should be taken with a meal if nausea and vomiting occurs, Initially the medication can cause dyskinesia which should be reported, The medication also cause hallucinations and sleep disturbances

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Dantrolene prevents release of calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum preventing the interaction of actin and myosin in the excitation-contraction coupling process. This process prevents excessive muscle contraction and slows down metabolism.

A- A calcium channel blocker

B- An opioid antagonist

C- C-An antibiotic

A. Obtain the client's weight three times a week. B. Check the client's WBC count daily. C. Keep the solution refrigerated until 1 hr before infusion. D. Change the solution every 36 hr.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

allow them to reach room temperature, which reduces the risk of discomfort or complications from infusing a cold solution.

A-Weight measures are not necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of the TPN

B-Daily WBCs are not necessary unless infection is suspected C-Refrigeration of TPN is not necessary

D It is crucial to change the TPN solution regularly to prevent contamination and minimize the risk of infection. Typically, TPN solutions are changed every 24 hours to maintain freshness and reduce the risk of bacterial growth.

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A nurse is caring for a client in the post-anesthesia unit who is experiencing malignant hyperthermia. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate administering?

Correct Answer is D

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A nurse is preparing to administer total parenteral nutrition to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer is C

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A nurse is assessing a client who has anxiety and is taking buspirone. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?

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