The nurse suspects that a patient receiving dronabinol (Marinol) ...

[jazziefee]

The nurse suspects that a patient receiving dronabinol (Marinol) to treat nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy is experiencing adverse effects of the medication. What did the nurse assess to come to this conclusion?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. urine output 50 mL/hr
  2. blood pressure 88/62 mmHg
  3. complaints of extreme hunger
  4. heart rate 112 beats per minute
  5. oxygen saturation 96 on room air

Question 2

The nurse suspects that a patient is exhibiting manifestations of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical judgment?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. nausea
  2. diarrhea
  3. belching
  4. steatorrhea
  5. abdominal pain

[bulacsom]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2, 4
Hypotension and tachycardia are possible side effects of dronabinol (Marinol). A urine output of 50 mL/hr is normal. Extreme hunger and oxygen saturation of 96 on room air are not adverse effects of dronabinol (Marinol).

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 4
The peptic ulcers of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome may affect any portion of the stomach or duodenum, as well as the esophagus or jejunum. Characteristic ulcerlike pain is common. The high levels of hydrochloric acid entering the duodenum may cause diarrhea and steatorrhea (excess fat in the feces) from impaired fat digestion and absorption. Nausea, belching, and abdominal pain are not manifestations of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

[jazziefee]

Correct answers!

[bulacsom]

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