This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient has been given a prescription for beclomethasone (Vanceril). How much time may elapse ... (Read 25 times)

Chloeellawright

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 588
on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient has been given a prescription for beclomethasone (Vanceril). How much time may elapse before the patient feels the full effect of the drug?
 
  a. 1 week
  b. 2 weeks
  c. 4 weeks
  d. 6 weeks

Question 2

A health care provider is administering large doses of ammonium chloride to a patient. Which acid-base imbalance may be an adverse effect of the drug?
 
  a. Respiratory alkalosis
  b. Respiratory acidosis
  c. Metabolic alkalosis
  d. Metabolic acidosis


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

alexisweber49

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 311
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Beclomethasone is an inhaled corticosteroid; the onset time of most inhaled corticosteroids is a few days, although peak action may not occur for up to 4 weeks in some cases.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Large doses of ammonium chloride can cause metabolic acidosis secondary to hyperchloremia, especially in patients with impaired renal function.


Chloeellawright

  • Member
  • Posts: 588
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

ricroger

  • Member
  • Posts: 352
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.

Did you know?

The top five reasons that children stay home from school are as follows: colds, stomach flu (gastroenteritis), ear infection (otitis media), pink eye (conjunctivitis), and sore throat.

Did you know?

Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.

Did you know?

According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, lung disease is the third leading killer in the United States, responsible for one in seven deaths. It is the leading cause of death among infants under the age of one year.

Did you know?

In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.

Urinary catheterization. The procedure involves the insertion of a flexible tube, or catheter, throu Urinary catheterization. The procedure involves the insertion of a flexible tube, or catheter, throu
Patient with rheumatoid arthritis Patient with rheumatoid arthritis
Organizational Effects of Testosterone Around the time of birth, testosterone masculinizes and defem Organizational Effects of Testosterone Around the time of birth, testosterone masculinizes and defem
Deliver abdominal thrusts to the supine unconscious patient. Deliver abdominal thrusts to the supine unconscious patient.
Role-Playing a Situation in Which a Patient Is Frightened, Angry, or Anxious Role-Playing a Situation in Which a Patient Is Frightened, Angry, or Anxious
Incomplete dominance in flowering time of pea plants Incomplete dominance in flowering time of pea plants
Video: Primary and secondary response to infection

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library