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A 29-year-old man is going on a company-sponsored deep-sea fishing trip in 2 weeks. He comes to the clinic requesting a scopolamine patch because he is afraid that he will get seasick.
 
  The medication is prescribed for him and the nurse's instructions concerning use of the patch will include what? A) Shave the area before applying the patch.
  B) The patch's effectiveness will last about 72 hours.
  C) When replacing the patch, apply the new patch in the same area.
  D) Do not clean the application area before applying the patch.

Question 2

A patient has been prescribed losartan (Cozaar) for hypertension. What patient teaching points will the nurse include about this drug include?
 
  A) Report onset of a cough or fever to health care provider.
  B) Limit fluid intake to decrease urinary output.
  C) Monitor blood pressure once a week.
  D) Take the drug late in the day to prevent sleepiness.



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Answer to Question 1

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The scopolamine patch is replaced every 3 days (i.e., 72 hours). The scopolamine patch should be applied to a clean, dry, intact, and hairless area of the body. The area should not be shaved because abrasion of the skin could occur and lead to increased absorption. Patches should be placed at new sites each time to avoid skin irritation. The old patch should be removed and the area cleaned.

Answer to Question 2

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Losartan is an angiotensin IIreceptor blocker that is associated with a cough, back pain, fever, muscle weakness, and upper respiratory tract infections, so the patient should be taught to report a fever or cough to his health care provider. Fluid intake should be normal and the drug is best taken in the morning. Blood pressure should be monitored daily, especially when first starting the drug when adverse effects are not yet known.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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