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jerry coleman

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Local anesthetics work by
 
  1. enhancing the influx of calcium into the cell.
  2. occupying potassium receptors.
  3. increasing nerve impulse transmission.
  4. blocking sodium channels.

Question 2

The patient has gastroesophageal reflux disease and receives lidocaine viscous prior to an endoscopy. What will the best assessment of the nurse include immediately after the procedure?
 
  1. Assess for a return of the gag reflex.
  2. Assess for nausea and vomiting.
  3. Assess for any damage to the teeth or gums.
  4. Assess for a headache.


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

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Local anesthetics block sodium channels, resulting in diminished motor and sensory impulse transmission.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: The gag reflex must be assessed before giving the patient anything to eat or drink. Damage to the teeth or gums is rare following an endoscopy. Nausea and vomiting is not common after an endoscopy. Headaches are not common after an endoscopy.


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jerry coleman

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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