For what condition would the nurse expect to administer lidocaine ...

[fnuegbu]

For what condition would the nurse expect to administer lidocaine via IV drip?
 
  A) Decrease in arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2)
  B) Increase in blood pressure
  C) Multiple premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
  D) Increase in intracranial pressure (ICP)

Question 2

The nurse would teach a patient receiving octreotide for acromegaly of the importance of baseline and periodic what?
 
  A) Ultrasound evaluation of the gallbladder
  B) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain
  C) Serum glucose levels
  D) Complete blood counts

[Laurenleakan]

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Lidocaine drips are indicated for the treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias such as long or frequent runs of PVCs. Lidocaine would not be indicated for the treatment of hypoxia, hypertension, or increased ICP.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Arrange for baseline and periodic ultrasound evaluation of the gallbladder for patients receiving octreotide because common adverse effects of the drug are acute cholecystitis, cholestatic jaundice, biliary tract obstruction, and pancreatitis. A patient taking octreotide does not need baseline and periodic MRIs of the brain, serum glucose levels, or complete blood counts.

[fnuegbu]

Gracias!

[sultansheikh]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it