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james9437

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is caring for a patient who needs education on his medication therapy for allergic rhinitis. The patient is to take clemastine (Tavist) daily.
 
  In providing educational interventions regarding this medication, what is the most important instruction on the action of the medication? A) It blocks the effects of histamine.
  B) It is used to treat atrial and ventricular dysrhythmias.
  C) It competitively inhibits the rate-limiting enzyme in the liver.
  D) It leads to bronchodilation and relaxes smooth muscle in the bronchi.

Question 2

The nurse alerts the patient to what adverse effect of tizanidine (Zanaflex) that could cause injury?
 
  A) Constipation
  B) Dry mouth
  C) Fatigue
  D) Hypotension


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Clemastine blocks the effects of histamine at the histamine-1 receptor sites, decreasing the allergic response. It is prescribed to treat allergic rhinitis. Antiarrhythmic medications are used to treat atrial and ventricular dysrhythmias. Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors are used to lower blood cholesterol by competitively inhibiting the rate-limiting enzyme in the liver. Beta-adrenergic agents lead to bronchodilation and stimulate beta2-adrenergic receptors in the smooth muscle of the bronchi and bronchioles.

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Tizanidine has been associated with hypotension, which could be a safety risk especially if the patient is also taking an antihypertensive drug. Constipation, dry mouth, and fatigue are common adverse effects that do not pose a safety risk.


james9437

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

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Excellent

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