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nummyann

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse receives orders on several patients for oral medications. The nurse will question the order on patients with which conditions? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. History of asthma and difficulty breathing
  b. Inability to swallow food
  c. Decreased level of consciousness
  d. Use of gastric suction

Question 2

The nurse administers 650 mg of acetaminophen (Tylenol) orally to a patient with a pain level of 4 out of 10 .
 
  The nurse is aware that the onset of action is 30 minutes to 1 hour, the peak action is 1 to 3 hours, and the duration of action is 3 to 8 hours. After _____ hours, the nurse should assess the patient to determine the maximum effectiveness of the drug.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B, C, D
Certain situations contraindicate receiving medications by mouth, such as nausea/vomiting, inability to swallow, bowel inflammation, reduced peristalsis, recent gastrointestinal surgery, gastric suction, and decreased level of consciousness. Alterations in GI function can interfere with absorption, distribution, and excretion of the drug. Impaired swallowing and decreased level of consciousness increase the risk for aspiration. A history of asthma and difficulty breathing is not a contraindication to oral medications.

Answer to Question 2

1 to 3
Peak action is the time it takes for a medication to reach its highest effective peak concentration.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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