Author Question: A female patient calls the clinic and reports that since she has been taking dextromethorphan ... (Read 113 times)

serike · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A female patient calls the clinic and reports that since she has been taking dextromethorphan (Robitussin), she has been extremely drowsy and dizzy. The nurse will question the patient about which of the following?

A) The amount of tea or soft drinks she has during the day
B) The amount of grapefruit or orange juice she has during the day
C) The number of cups of coffee she has during the day
D) The amount of water she drinks every day

Question 2

A 37-year-old man has been diagnosed with Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP) and has been prescribed intravenous pentamidine isethionate (Pentam 300). In order to enhance the therapeutic effects of the drug, the nurse will

A) administer the drug by itself.
B) administer it with a saline solution.
C) place the patient in an upright position for administration.
D) give the drug at bedtime to ensure faster absorption.