Author Question: Patients receiving chloroquine (Aralen Phosphate) for malaria prophylaxis should receive patient ... (Read 91 times)

APUS57 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Patients receiving chloroquine (Aralen Phosphate) for malaria prophylaxis should receive patient teaching from the nurse, which includes instructions to receive what regularly?

A) Cardiovascular studies
B) Eye exams
C) Immunizations
D) Pulmonary studies

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a patient who is supposed to receive two drugs at the same time. What is the nurse's priority action?

A) Wash her hands before handling the medications.
B) Consult a drug guide for compatibility.
C) Question the patient concerning drug allergies.
D) Identify the patient by checking the armband and asking the patient to state his name.

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

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Chloroquine is associated with visual disturbances and a patient receiving this drug should receive regular ophthalmic exams. Heart and lung toxicity is not associated with chloroquine use. Immunizations are not associated with chloroquine use.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
A nurse should first consult a drug guide for compatibility when two or more drugs are being given at the same time. After compatibility is determined the medication can be administered. The nurse will perform hand hygiene, check for patient allergies, and ensure the right patient receives the medication by using two identifiers.