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DelorasTo

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The client has been placed on a therapeutic regimen that includes Regitine. She tells the nurse that she routinely takes St. John's wort for depression. What should the nurse expect to see as a result of the client taking these medications?
 
  a. Worsening of the hypotensive effects of the Regitine
  b. Client experiencing bradycardia
  c. Worsening of the hypertensive effects of the Regitine
  d. Client experiencing of tachycardia

Question 2

A nurse is infusing dopamine (Intropin) intravenously. The nurse is aware that infiltration of this medication may lead to tissue necrosis. What is an early sign of intravenous infiltration?
 
  a. Red streak following the course of the vein
  b. Swelling at the IV site
  c. Warmth at the insertion site
  d. Bleeding at the insertion site


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jazzlynnnnn

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

ANS: A
The combination of St. John's wort and Regitine will increase the hypotensive effects of Regitine.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Swelling could indicate infiltration, along with coolness, tissue pallor, and local pain.


DelorasTo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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