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imanialler

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The patient receives dantrolene (Dantrium). Which medication would the nurse evaluate as being contraindicated with dantrolene (Dantrium)?
 
  1. Verapamil (Calan)
  2. Insulin
  3. Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
  4. Methylphenidate (Concerta)

Question 2

The patient receives dantrolene (Dantrium) intravenously (IV). What will a priority assessment by the nurse include?
 
  1. Assessing the patient's urinary output
  2. Assessing the patient's blood glucose
  3. Assessing the patient's breath sounds
  4. Assessing the patient's intravenous (IV) site


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kiamars2010

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Verapamil (Calan) is a calcium channel blocker; combining this with dantrolene (Dantrium) could lead to cardiovascular collapse. There isn't any contraindication to the use of dantrolene (Dantrium) and insulin. There isn't any contraindication to the use of dantrolene (Dantrium) and methylphenidate (Concerta). There isn't any contraindication to the use of dantrolene (Dantrium) and clarithromycin (Biaxin).

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Dantrolene (Dantrium) intravenous (IV) solution has a high pH and is very irritating to tissue. The nurse should assess for infiltration of the intravenous (IV) site. Dantrolene (Dantrium) does not affect the patient's blood glucose. Dantrolene (Dantrium) does not affect the patient's breath sounds. Dantrolene (Dantrium) does not affect the patient's urinary output.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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