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joe

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient who is prescribed ezetimibe (Zetia) has developed swelling around the eyes, nose, and lips. What is the nurse's priority action at this time?
 
  a. Elevate the head of the bed.
  b. Notify the prescriber.
  c. Assess the patient's airway.
  d. Check the patient's blood pressure.

Question 2

A patient is prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin). The patient asks the nurse how this drug will help treat narcolepsy. What is the nurse's best response?
 
  a. This drug reduces the input to your central nervous system sleep centers.
  b. This drug sedates you so that you can get a good night's sleep and be less drowsy during the day.
  c. This drug stimulates your brain to keep you awake and decrease daytime epi-sodes of sudden sleep.
  d. This drug continuously stimulates the brain stem areas ensuring that you breathe more deeply at night.


nixon_s

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

C
Swelling under the skin, usually around the eyes, nose, and lips are symptoms of angioedema, a rare adverse effect of ezetimibe. It is caused by blood vessel dilation and may be life-threatening when it affects the airways.

Answer to Question 2

C
Drugs in the same category as Ritalin increase general central nervous system (CNS) stimulation in adults. The increased stimulation promotes wakefulness and reduces the sudden sleepiness of narcolepsy.


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