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The client is being ordered Robitussin DM. He complains of experiencing dizziness. What is the highest priority nursing intervention?
 
  a. Call the physician; this is indicative of an anaphylactic reaction to the medication.
  b. Call the physician; this is an expected side effect of the medication.
  c. Call the pharmacist; this is evidence that the drug was prepared incorrectly.
  d. Call the pharmacist; this is evidence that this is not the correct drug.

Question 2

A client is ordered to receive azelastine (Optivar) nasal spray. This antihistamine has a half-life of 22 hours. The nurse anticipates this medication to be ordered _____ per day.
 
  a. once
  b. twice
  c. three times
  d. four times



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Dizziness is an expected side effect of the medication.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
With a half-life of 22 hours, azelastine (Optivar) nasal spray should be dosed every day.





 

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