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kfurse

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A client is receiving an antihypertensive and a diuretic medication. Since these two medications will have a synergistic effect, the nurse can expect that the client will have:
 
  1. a decrease in blood pressure.
  2. signs of dehydration.
  3. a decrease in heart rate.
  4. an increase in urinary output.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has had a temperature of 38.8 C for the past 24 hours. When medicating the client for pain, the nurse should be aware that:
 
  1. the analgesic should be given by a parenteral route.
  2. the analgesic effect could be shortened.
  3. absorption of the drug will be reduced.
  4. elimination of the drug could be prolonged.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. Synergism occurs when two drugs have a greater response than if each drug would be given separately. The combined effect of both drugs will lower the blood pressure.
2. Diuretic action alone could cause some dehydration.
3. A decrease in heart rate could be seen with some types of antihypertensive agents.
4. Diuretic action alone will increase urinary output.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. The analgesic does not need to be given by a parenteral route.
2. Fever increases metabolism of drugs, resulting in a shorter duration of action and faster elimination.
3. Absorption isn't affected by the fever.
4. Elimination isn't affected by the fever.




kfurse

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


cam1229

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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