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SGallaher96

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The nurse receives an order to administer colchicine 0.6 mg every 1 to 2 hours until the patient exhibits adverse effects. The nurse will monitor for which adverse effect?
 
  a. Diminished fever
  b. Diarrhea or nausea
  c. Increased urination
  d. Decrease in erythema

Question 2

A patient is prescribed memantine (Namenda) 10 mg by mouth daily in liquid form. When preparing this medication, the nurse observes that memantine (Namenda) oral solution has 2 mg/mL in 360 mL.
 
  How many milliliters will the nurse prepare?
  a. 2.5
  b. 5
  c. 10
  d. 15


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
During an acute attack, initially 0.5 to 1.3 mg of colchicine are administered, followed by 0.6 mg every 1 to 2 hours until pain subsides, or nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea develop. Fever is not associated with gout, and colchicine does not reduce fever. Colchicine does not increase urinary output or frequency or affect erythema.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
There are 2 mg/mL. The patient needs 10 mg. 10 divided by 2 = 5 mL.


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SGallaher96

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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
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