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tfester

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A client has been taking varenicline (Chantix) for smoking cessation. Which observations should the nurse identify as potential adverse effects of this medication? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Joint pain
  2. Body rash
  3. Depression
  4. Inability to sleep
  5. Increased hunger

Question 2

The nurse recognizes that which assessment finding in the client with alcoholism indicates a gastrointestinal complication?
 
  1. Tarry, black stools
  2. Loss of appetite
  3. Nausea and vomiting
  4. Dental caries



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5

1. Adverse effects of varenicline (Chantix) include joint pain.
2. Body rash is not an adverse effect of this medication.
3. Adverse effects of varenicline (Chantix) include depression and possibly suicidal thinking if the patient is depressed.
4. Adverse effects of varenicline (Chantix) include sleep disturbance.
5. Increased hunger is not an adverse effect of this medication.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. Excessive intake of alcohol can lead to gastritis and GI bleeding; the latter will be manifested by tarry, black stools.
2. This is a side effect of excessive drinking.
3. This is a side effect of excessive drinking.
4. This is a side effect of excessive drinking.




tfester

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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