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tfester

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A client suffers from migraine headaches. The nurse instructing the client on the appropriate use of sumatriptan succinate (Imitrex) knows that the client understands the instructions when she replies:
 
  a. I should use Imitrex on a regular basis to prevent migraine headaches.
  b. I take Imitrex by rubbing it over my forehead.
  c. I do not take Imitrex until I notice the first sign of a migraine.
  d. I can repeat the dose of Imitrex hourly until the migraine is relieved.

Question 2

For the client with severe acetaminophen toxicity, the nurse should be prepared to administer:
 
  a. N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst).
  b. naltrexone (Trexan).
  c. caffeine.
  d. magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia).


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: It should be administered at the first sign of a migraine headache. It is used to treat, not prevent migraine headaches.
B Incorrect: This agent is not available in topical form.
C Correct: It should be administered at the first sign of a migraine headache. It is used to treat, not prevent migraine headaches.
D Incorrect: Additional doses should not be administered to treat the headache because of adverse effects of vasoconstriction.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: N-acetylcysteine is the antidote for acetaminophen toxicity.
B Incorrect: This is not a treatment for acetaminophen toxicity.
C Incorrect: This is not a treatment for acetaminophen toxicity.
D Incorrect: This is not a treatment for acetaminophen toxicity.


tfester

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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