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javeds

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A client has increased intraocular pressure, and pilocarpine (Isopto Carpine, Pilopine HS, others) has been ordered. The nurse needs to review the medical history because this drug would be contraindicated for the client with:
 
  a. asthma.
  b. cardiovascular disease.
  c. kidney disease.
  d. ulcer disease.

Question 2

The client has been started on a regimen that includes ranitidine. She complains to the nurse of experiencing depression. The highest priority nursing intervention is to call the physician because this is _______ the medication.
 
  a. an adverse reaction to
  b. indicative of a toxic dose of
  c. indicative of an anaphylactic reaction to
  d. an expected side effect of



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Silverbeard98

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
This medication, while dilating the pupils, may constrict the airway.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Depression is an expected side effect of ranitidine that should be treated if it occurs.




javeds

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


AmberC1996

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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