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

Author Question: A nurse is assigned to care for a hospitalized client with anxiety. Buspirone is prescribed. When ... (Read 18 times)

mckennatimberlake

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 559
on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse is assigned to care for a hospitalized client with anxiety. Buspirone is prescribed. When reviewing the client's history, which of the following, if found, would the nurse identify as a contraindication for this drug?
 
  A) Cataract
  B) Diabetic retinopathy
  C) Acute gout
  D) Psychoses

Question 2

A client with anxiety is prescribed anxiolytic therapy. Before administering the drug, the nurse assesses the client for symptoms of anxiety. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find?
 
  A) Increased blood pressure
  B) Decreased muscle tension
  C) Increased glucose level
  D) Decreased pulse rate


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

AaaA

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
The use of buspirone is contraindicated in clients with hypersensitivity, psychoses, and acute narrow-angle glaucoma. Ethambutol is contraindicated in clients with cataracts and diabetic retinopathy. Pyrazinamide is contraindicated in clients with acute gout.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Increased blood pressure is a manifestation of anxiety. Additional manifestations include increased pulse rate and increased muscle tension. Increased glucose levels are not associated with anxiety.


mckennatimberlake

  • Member
  • Posts: 559
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

bigsis44

  • Member
  • Posts: 317
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.

Did you know?

Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.

Did you know?

Excessive alcohol use costs the country approximately $235 billion every year.

Did you know?

Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.

In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati
The nurse cares for the postop client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). The nurse cares for the postop client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).
The Reticular Activating System and Related Regions in the Brain Are Important Areas of Focus for D The Reticular Activating System and Related Regions in the Brain Are Important Areas of Focus for D
Entry level nurse competencies Entry level nurse competencies
Building competency in patient centered care Building competency in patient centered care
A partnership between the patient and the health care provider. A partnership between the patient and the health care provider.
Video: Glomerubular filtrate rate -pressures that affect GFR and net filtration pressure

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library