Author Question: The nurse should screen clients carefully for medical conditions involving which of the following ... (Read 146 times)

BRWH · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse should screen clients carefully for medical conditions involving which of the following prior to the administration of colchicine? Select all that apply.

A) Gastrointestinal disorders
B) Pulmonary disorders
C) Cardiac disorders
D) Blood disorders
E) Central nervous system disorders

Question 2

A nurse monitors a client closely for methotrexate toxicity when the client is also prescribed which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Aspirin (Ecotrin)
B) Cephalexin (Keflex)
C) Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Septra)
D) Ibuprofen (Motrin)
E) Diclofenac (Voltaren)

mcabuhat · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D
Feedback:
Colchicine is contraindicated in clients with serious GI, renal, hepatic, or cardiac disorders and those with blood dyscrasias.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, D, E
Feedback:
The nurse should closely monitor the client for methotrexate toxicity when methotrexates is given with aspirin (Ecotrin), sulfa antibiotics (Septra) and NSAIDs (ibuprofen and diclofenac).