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corkyiscool3328

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient comes into the emergency department with symptoms of an overdose. The nurse would expect the physician to order which medication?
 
  a. Naloxone (Narcan)
  b. Codeine sulfate
  c. Fentanyl (Duragesic)
  d. Meperidine (Demerol)

Question 2

The nurse should include which instructions when teaching an adult patient about an antivertigo agent?
 
  a. Some patients experience hyperactivity.
  b. Take 30 to 60 minutes before airplane or boat departure.
  c. Take 30 minutes after meals.
  d. Do not take with dairy products.


essyface1

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Naloxone (Narcan) is a narcotic antagonist that may reverse symptoms of overdose.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
If the drug is taken for motion sickness, the patient should take it 30 to 60 minutes before departure and 30 minutes before meals thereafter.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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