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A health care worker has received her annual influenza vaccination and has remained at the clinic after administration so that the nurse may observe for adverse reactions. The worker complains of pain at the site of IM injection.
 
  The nurse should recommend which of the following? A) ASA
  B) Acetaminophen
  C) Meperidine (Demerol)
  D) Heat application

Question 2

A woman is admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of sinus bradycardia. The patient has been prescribed atropine 0.5 mg IV. How often can atropine be administered?
 
  A) Every 24 hours
  B) Every 6 hours
  C) Every 30 minutes
  D) Every 3 to 5 minutes



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Answer to Question 1

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Most vaccines can cause fever and soreness at the site of injection. Acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) can be taken two to three times daily for 24 to 48 hours if needed to decrease fever and discomfort. Aspirin and heat are not explicitly recommended; opioids are not necessary.

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Atropine 0.5 mg should be administered IV every 3 to 5 minutes and may be repeated up to 3 mg. Atropine can be administered every 24 hours, but this administration is not the recommended therapy for bradycardia. Atropine can be administered every 6 hours, but this administration is not the recommended therapy for bradycardia. Atropine can be given in 30 minutes, but this administration is not the recommended therapy for bradycardia.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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