Author Question: The nurse assesses the client might be experiencing toxicity from colchicine. Which statement by the ... (Read 27 times)

ashley · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse assesses the client might be experiencing toxicity from colchicine. Which statement by the client would most likely confirm the nurse's suspicion?

1. My joints hurt more.
2. I have nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain every day.
3. I don't see as well as I used to, and my taste has changed.
4. I wake up at night with muscle cramps.

Question 2

The client receives hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil). Which test does the nurse tell the client should be done on a regular basis?

1. Serum potassium
2. Eye exams
3. Serum glucose
4. Blood pressure

trampas · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Joint pain is not a sign of colchicine toxicity.
Rationale 2: Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain are signs of colchicine toxicity.
Rationale 3: Vision and taste changes are not signs of colchicine toxicity.
Rationale 4: Muscle cramps are not a sign of colchicine toxicity.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Serum potassium monitoring is not necessary when the client receives hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil).
Rationale 2: Blurred vision, inability to read, and visual field disturbances can occur when receiving hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil) so the client must have regular eye exams.
Rationale 3: Serum glucose monitoring is not necessary when the client receives hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil).
Rationale 4: Blood pressure monitoring is not necessary when the client receives hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil).