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arivle123

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The nurse is administering a beta-adrenergic medication via a small-volume nebulizer. Which assessment finding requires the nurse to withhold the medication immediately?
 
  a. Episodes of coughing
  b. Rapid and shallow respirations
  c. Wheezing noted on auscultation of the lungs
  d. Irregular pulse with light-headedness

Question 2

The patient reports taking an opioid medication in large dosages for the past several years. While in the hospital, the patient is not prescribed the medication and develops tachycardia, hypertension, sweating, and tremors.
 
  He becomes confused and experiences visual hallucinations. The nurse recognizes these signs as indicative of _____________.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
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If the patient experiences cardiac dysrhythmias (light-headedness, syncope), especially if receiving beta-adrenergics, withhold all additional doses of medication, assess vital signs, and notify the prescriber regarding reassessment of the type of medication and delivery method. Coughing, rapid and shallow respirations, and wheezing would be assessed and recorded, but this would not necessarily require discontinuation of treatment. The prescriber would be notified to reassess the type of medication and/or delivery system.

Answer to Question 2

physical dependence
Drug dependence can be physical or psychological. Physical dependence is manifested by intense physical disturbance when the medication is withdrawn.


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Wow, this really help

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:D TYSM

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