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CQXA

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A client diagnosed with tuberculosis is being started on isoniazid (INH). The client also takes several other medications for a chronic condition. The nurse should monitor the client closely for:
 
  1. vision difficulties.
  2. neurological changes.
  3. continued effectiveness of the client's other medications.
  4. renal failure.

Question 2

A client with asthma is taking being started on tiotropium (Spiriva) to help dilate the bronchi. The nurse should monitor the client for:
 
  1. jaundice.
  2. glaucoma.
  3. fever.
  4. cardiac disease.


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

Answer: 3

1. Ethambutol can cause vision changes.
2. Ethambutol can also cause neurological changes in the client.
3. INH can interfere with the metabolism of the client's medications.
4. Rifampin can cause renal failure in clients.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Spiriva does not affect the liver.
2. Spiriva is contraindicated in clients experiencing glaucoma, enlarged prostate and urinary retention.
3. Fever is not a contraindication for Spiriva.
4. Spiriva is not contraindicated in clients with cardiac disease.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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