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melly21297

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which assessment finding in a 75-year-old man on a chlorpromazine (Thorazine) protocol should be immediately reported to the physician?
 
  a. Cough
  b. Headache
  c. Drool
  d. Nausea

Question 2

What is a symptom of theophylline overdose?
 
  a. Tachycardia
  b. Confusion
  c. Hypotension
  d. Constipation


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lindahyatt42

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Drooling and difficulty swallowing are signs of drug toxicity to chlorpromazine (Thorazine).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Tachycardia is a significant side effect of theophylline.


melly21297

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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