The nurse administers ambrisentan (Letairis) to the patient ...

[dbose]

The nurse administers ambrisentan (Letairis) to the patient diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension. What single indicator would the nurse use to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication?
 
  A) Oxygen saturation
  B) Resting respiratory rate
  C) Exercise tolerance
  D) Breath sounds

Question 2

A 73-year-old male patient is being discharged home today. The discharge order reads: Take 10 mL of guaifenesin (Robitussin) PO q4h. This over-the-counter pharmaceutical comes in bottles with plastic measuring caps.
 
  How much should the nurse teach the patient to take at home? A) 1/2 tsp
  B) 1 tsp
  C) 2 tsp
  D) 1 tbsp

[IRincones]

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Although it is certainly important to assess all aspects of oxygenation and ventilation, the single best indicator of drug effectiveness is improved exercise tolerance. Many patients can oxygenate at rest and maintain a normal resting respiration, but activity increases oxygen demand, which is when signs of pulmonary hypertension are best seen.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The nurse is responsible for teaching the patient the correct drug dosage. You should teach the patient that 5 mL = 1 tsp, so 10 mL (5  2) = 2 tsp; therefore Options A, B, and D are incorrect. It is important that patients be taught how to take their medication using measurement systems they are familiar with and know how to use.

[dbose]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[IRincones]

Great! Please up vote