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CORALGRILL2014

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The nurse assumes care for a patient who is experiencing urinary tract spasms and is ordered to receive flavoxate HCl (Urispas). When reviewing this patient's history, which condition would cause the nurse to notify the provider?
 
  a. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
  b. Diabetes
  c. Glaucoma
  d. Hypotension

Question 2

A patient who has pain with urination associated with cystitis will be discharged home with a prescription for phenazopyridine (Pyridium). What instruction will the nurse include when teaching the patient about this drug?
 
  a. Do not take this drug concurrently with an antibiotic.
  b. Report reddish-brown urine to the provider immediately.
  c. This drug has antiseptic and analgesic properties.
  d. The drug provides symptomatic relief of pain.


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mochi09

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

ANS: C
Urispas should not be used for patient who has gastrointestinal or urinary tract obstruction or if the patient has glaucoma.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Phenazopyridine is used to provide symptomatic pain relief. It may be taken with antibiotics. Reddish-brown urine is a harmless side effect. It does not have antiseptic properties.


CORALGRILL2014

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

abro1885

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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