Author Question: A client complains of nausea and vomiting. Which medication would not be prescribed for this client? ... (Read 78 times)

fahad · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client complains of nausea and vomiting. Which medication would not be prescribed for this client?

1. Diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil)
2. Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
3. Promethazine (Phenergan)
4. Ondansetron (Zofran)

Question 2

A client is discharged from emergency department experiencing severe vomiting and is prescribed prochlorperazine (Compazine) 10 mg, three times daily. What is the most effective route of administration for this medication?

1. IM
2. PR
3. PO
4. IV

lolol · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) is used to treat diarrhea.
Rationale 2: Prochlorperazine (Compazine) is used to treat nausea and vomiting.
Rationale 3: Promethazine (Phenergan) is used to treat nausea and vomiting.
Rationale 4: Ondansetron (Zofran) is used to treat nausea and vomiting.

Global Rationale: Diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) is used to treat diarrhea. Prochlorperazine (Compazine), promethazine (Phenergan), and ondansetron (Zofran) are used to treat nausea and vomiting.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1:IM is incorrect because the client is discharged, and a suppository would be the most effective route.
Rationale 2: Because this client is not admitted but discharged with a prescription, the best route to select for this client would be the rectal suppository route or per rectum (PR).
Rationale 3:PO is incorrect because the client could vomit following administration of the oral medication.
Rationale 4:IV is incorrect because the client is discharged, and a suppository would be the most effective route.

Global Rationale: Since this client is not admitted but discharged with a prescription, the best route to select for this client would be the rectal suppository route or per rectum (PR). IM is incorrect because the client is discharged, and a suppository would be the most effective route. PO is incorrect because the client could vomit following administration of the oral medication. IV is incorrect because the client is discharged, and a suppository would be the most effective route.