This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A 42-year-old man is being treated for a peptic ulcer with ranitidine (Zantac) taken PO at bedtime. ... (Read 77 times)

rl

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
A 42-year-old man is being treated for a peptic ulcer with ranitidine (Zantac) taken PO at bedtime. Even though few adverse effects are associated with this drug, one common adverse effect that can be severe is
 
  A) headache.
  B) irritability.
  C) dry mouth.
  D) heart palpitations.

Question 2

A patient who has ongoing pain issues has been prescribed meperidine (Demerol) IM. How should the nurse best administer this medication?
 
  A) Into the patient's vascular space using a large-gauge needle
  B) Into the patient shoulder muscle using a small-gauge needle
  C) Into the patient's buttocks using a small- to medium-gauge needle.
  D) Into the patient's thigh using a large-gauge needle.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

miss.ashley

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 371
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



rl

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

Did you know?

Bisphosphonates were first developed in the nineteenth century. They were first investigated for use in disorders of bone metabolism in the 1960s. They are now used clinically for the treatment of osteoporosis, Paget's disease, bone metastasis, multiple myeloma, and other conditions that feature bone fragility.

Did you know?

IgA antibodies protect body surfaces exposed to outside foreign substances. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD antibodies are found in tissues lining the abdomen and chest.

Did you know?

All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library