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

Author Question: The nurse admits a patient to the emergency department who complains of dizziness, light-headedness, ... (Read 81 times)

washai

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 523
on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse admits a patient to the emergency department who complains of dizziness, light-headedness, and a pulsating headache. Further assessment reveals a blood pressure of 82/60 and palpitations.
 
  The patient's friends state that he was experimenting with poppers. The nurse should plan to administer which of the following medications? a. Diazepam (Valium)
  b. Naloxone (Narcan)
  c. Haloperidol (Haldol)
  d. Methylene blue and supplemental oxygen

Question 2

A heroin addict comes to the hospital with an acute overdose and almost dies. The patient's family tells the nurse, She can't live this way any more.
 
  The family asks, Is there something she can take to get her life back to normal without experiencing serious withdrawal? The nurse should anticipate that the prescriber will order which of the following drugs that will address the patient's needs as well as the family's concern? a. Diazepam (Valium)
  b. Methadone
  c. Naloxone (Narcan)
  d. Midazolam (Versed)


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Jordin Calloway

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
These findings are consistent with volatile nitrate overdose, as evidenced by the venous dilation. The primary toxicity is methemoglobinemia, which can be treated with methylene blue and sup-plemental oxygen.
Diazepam would not be used for patients experiencing volatile nitrate overdose, but it may be used in patients who have overdosed on hallucinogens.
Naloxone would be used to treat an opioid overdose.
Haloperidol would be used in patients who have overdosed on amphetamines.

Answer to Question 2

B
Heroin is an opioid, and withdrawal effects are treated with methadone tapering.
Diazepam is not used to treat withdrawal from opioid drugs.
Naloxone is used to treat opioid overdose, not opioid withdrawal.
Midazolam is not used to treat opioid withdrawal.


washai

  • Member
  • Posts: 523
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

tandmlomax84

  • Member
  • Posts: 323
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Though Candida and Aspergillus species are the most common fungal pathogens causing invasive fungal disease in the immunocompromised, infections due to previously uncommon hyaline and dematiaceous filamentous fungi are occurring more often today. Rare fungal infections, once accurately diagnosed, may require surgical debridement, immunotherapy, and newer antifungals used singly or in combination with older antifungals, on a case-by-case basis.

Did you know?

There are major differences in the metabolism of morphine and the illegal drug heroin. Morphine mostly produces its CNS effects through m-receptors, and at k- and d-receptors. Heroin has a slight affinity for opiate receptors. Most of its actions are due to metabolism to active metabolites (6-acetylmorphine, morphine, and morphine-6-glucuronide).

Did you know?

A good example of polar molecules can be understood when trying to make a cake. If water and oil are required, they will not mix together. If you put them into a measuring cup, the oil will rise to the top while the water remains on the bottom.

Did you know?

Your heart beats over 36 million times a year.

Did you know?

Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%

Assessing Palpebral Conjunctiva, Patient Position Assessing Palpebral Conjunctiva, Patient Position
Signs and symptoms of a patient with heart failure. Signs and symptoms of a patient with heart failure.
A nurse administers an intermittent bolus feeding. A nurse administers an intermittent bolus feeding.
Defibrillator. Defibrillators are devices that supply a voltage charge to the heart in the hope of r Defibrillator. Defibrillators are devices that supply a voltage charge to the heart in the hope of r
A patient centered care approach A patient centered care approach
A patient is talking to the nurse about her husband’s abuse and attempt to strangle her. She ... A patient is talking to the nurse about her husband’s abuse and attempt to strangle her. She ...
Video: Origin of organelles Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library