Author Question: By what route will the nurse administer methylnaltrexone (Relistor)? A) IV B) Subcutaneously C) ... (Read 20 times)

robinn137 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

By what route will the nurse administer methylnaltrexone (Relistor)?

A) IV
B) Subcutaneously
C) Intranasally
D) Orally

Question 2

A 49-year-old patient is admitted with uncontrolled chest pain. He is currently taking nitroglycerin (Nitrostat). His physician orders nifedipine (Adalat) added to his regimen. The nurse should observe the patient for what adverse effects?

A) Hypokalemia
B) Renal insufficiency
C) Hypotension
D) Hypoglycemia

quynhmickitran · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Relistor is only given by subcutaneous injection once each day.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Both nitroglycerin and nifedipine have hypotension as a potential adverse effect so frequent assessment of blood pressure is important. Other cardiovascular effects include bradycardia, peripheral edema, and heart block. Skin effects include flushing and rash. Adverse effects do not include renal insufficiency, hypokalemia, or hypoglycemia.