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

Author Question: A client asks the nurse why his health care provider prescribed ketorolac tromethamine following his ... (Read 67 times)

haleyc112

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 600
on: Jul 24, 2018
A client asks the nurse why his health care provider prescribed ketorolac tromethamine following his eye surgery. The nurse's best response is:
 
  a. It is prescribed prophylactically to prevent infection.
  b. This is effective in managing the pain following surgery.
  c. It increases the amount of eye fluid, so your eye does not undergo drying.
  d. This is effective in managing tear production after surgery.

Question 2

A client weighing 154 pounds is prescribed mannitol 100 mg IV. The recommended safe dosage range is ___________________ _.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

smrerig

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 325
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not the action or use for ketorolac.
B Correct: By decreasing inflammation, ketorolac is effective in managing postoperative pain.
C Incorrect: This is not the action or use for ketorolac.
D Incorrect: This is not the action or use for ketorolac.

Answer to Question 2

ANS:
1.0-1.5 mg/kg
1.0-1.5 milligrams per kilogram


haleyc112

  • Member
  • Posts: 600
Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

daiying98

  • Member
  • Posts: 354
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The National Institutes of Health have supported research into acupuncture. This has shown that acupuncture significantly reduced pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, when used as a complement to conventional therapies.

Did you know?

A serious new warning has been established for pregnant women against taking ACE inhibitors during pregnancy. In the study, the risk of major birth defects in children whose mothers took ACE inhibitors during the first trimester was nearly three times higher than in children whose mothers didn't take ACE inhibitors. Physicians can prescribe alternative medications for pregnant women who have symptoms of high blood pressure.

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

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?

Allergies play a major part in the health of children. The most prevalent childhood allergies are milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood.

Patients with physical special needs, such as a wheelchair, need to have this documented in their he Patients with physical special needs, such as a wheelchair, need to have this documented in their he
Building competency in patient centered care Building competency in patient centered care
Vapocoolant spray application while passively stretching the paracervical muscles. Take care to prot Vapocoolant spray application while passively stretching the paracervical muscles. Take care to prot
Comparison of Paper Medical Records and Electronic Health Records Comparison of Paper Medical Records and Electronic Health Records
Patient health history form. Patient health history form.
Eating calcium-rich foods daily assists with bone health, muscle contraction, and blood clotting Eating calcium-rich foods daily assists with bone health, muscle contraction, and blood clotting
Video: Condensation and Hydrolysis Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library