A client is being seen by the health care provider for a ...

[Caiter2013]

A client is being seen by the health care provider for a prescription medication for motion sickness. The nurse anticipates the client will be prescribed:
 
  a. metoclopramide. c. promethazine.
  b. meclizine. d. ondansetron.

Question 2

A pregnant client is admitted with excessive nausea and vomiting. Proactively, the nurse will place the client in what position?
 
  a. HOB (head of bed) elevated 30 degrees
  b. HOB elevated 45 degrees
  c. side lying
  d. supine

[mfedorka]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is a gastric stimulant and isn't used to treat motion sickness.
B Correct: Meclizine is an antihistamine used to treat motion sickness.
C Incorrect: This is used to treat nausea and vomiting.
D Incorrect: This is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This would facilitate aspiration during emesis.
B Incorrect: This would facilitate aspiration during emesis.
C Correct: This is the position of choice to prevent aspiration.
D Incorrect: This would facilitate aspiration during emesis.

[Caiter2013]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[juliaf]

Gracias!