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sjones

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A woman with a known heroin habit is admitted in early labor. Which drug is contrain-dicated with opiate-dependent patients?
 
  a. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
  b. Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
  c. Promethazine (Phenergan)
  d. Nalbuphine (Nubain)

Question 2

The nurse is preparing the plan of care for a child experiencing respiratory distress. Which of the following would be the priority?
 
  A) Providing supplemental oxygen
  B) Monitoring for changes in status
  C) Assisting ventilation
  D) Maintaining a patent airway


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Kedrick2014

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Nalbuphine may precipitate withdrawal if given to an opiate-dependent woman.
Diphenhydramine is commonly used to relieve pruritus from epidural narcotics.
Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine with antiemetic effects.
Promethazine usually relieves nausea and vomiting.

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sjones

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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