Dantrolene is prescribed intravenously for a client to: a. ...

[acc299]

Dantrolene is prescribed intravenously for a client to:
 
  a. facilitate mechanical ventilation.
  b. prevent development of malignant hyperthermia.
  c. facilitate induction of anesthesia.
  d. clients with history of myasthenia gravis.

Question 2

For the client prescribed baclofen, the nurse should:
 
  a. closely monitor the client for hypersensitivity reaction.
  b. monitor the client for worsening of urinary retention.
  c. instruct the client that this drug may discolor the urine purple-red.
  d. instruct the client that this drug causes drowsiness.

[courtney_bruh]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Most surgical clients do not require mechanical ventilation.
B Correct: This is the use of intravenous dantrolene.
C Incorrect: This is not the purpose of IV dantrolene.
D Incorrect: This is not the purpose of IV dantrolene.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not a characteristic of baclofen.
B Incorrect: This is not a characteristic of baclofen.
C Incorrect: This is not a characteristic of baclofen.
D Correct: As a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant, baclofen causes drowsiness.

[acc299]

Gracias!

[ghepp]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it