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Medesa

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A woman received 25 mg of meperidine (Demerol) intravenously 1 hour before delivery. What drug should the nurse have readily available?
 
  a. Promethazine (Phenergan)
  b. Nalbuphine (Nubain)
  c. Butorphanol (Stadol)
  d. Naloxone (Narcan)

Question 2

Which of the following statements by the client indicates that she understands breast self-examination?
 
  a. I will examine both breasts in two different positions.
  b. I will perform a breast self-examination 1 week after my menstrual period starts.
  c. I will examine the outer upper area of the breast only.
  d. I will use the palm of the hand to perform the examination.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Naloxone (Narcan) reverses narcotic-induced respiratory depression, which may occur with administration of narcotic analgesia.
Phenergan is normally given for nausea.
Nubain and Stadol are analgesics given to women in labor.

Answer to Question 2

B
The woman should examine her breasts when hormonal influences are at a low level.


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Medesa

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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