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A patient receiving a 17alpha-alkylated androgen telephones to report a recent yellowing discoloration of his skin and eyes. The nurse should instruct him to:
 
  a. continue the drug, as development of slight jaundice is expected.
  b. discontinue the drug and come to the office for blood tests.
  c. proceed to the radiology department for a CT scan of his abdomen.
  d. start a 3-day course of antihistamines, as this is characteristic of an allergic reaction.

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A nurse is providing a community education class on morphine sulfate. Which symptom, chosen by a member of the audience, indicates a need for further teaching with regard to an understand-ing of adverse effects of morphine sulfate?
 
  a. Orthostatic hypotension
  b. Diarrhea
  c. Urinary retention
  d. Bradypnea


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

b

Answer to Question 2

B
Diarrhea is not an adverse effect of morphine sulfate; constipation is an adverse effect, thus fur-ther teaching is indicated.
Adverse effects of morphine sulfate include orthostatic hypotension, thus no further teaching is indicated.
Urinary retention is an adverse effect of morphine sulfate, thus no further teaching is indicated.
Bradypnea is an adverse effect of morphine sulfate, thus no further teaching is indicated.


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