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A nurse is providing teaching for a patient who
 
  will be taking varenicline (Chantix) as part of a smoking-cessation program. Which teaching points are appropriate for a patient taking this medication? (Select all that apply.)
  a. This drug is available as a chewing gum that can be taken to reduce cravings.
  b. Use caution when driving because drowsiness may be a problem.
  c. There have been very few adverse effects reported for this drug.
  d. Notify the prescriber immediately if feelings of sadness or thoughts of suicide occur.
  e. Avoid caffeine while on this drug.

Question 2

A patient has been taking disulfiram
 
  (Antabuse) as part of his rehabilitation therapy. However, this evening, he attended a party and drank half a beer. As a result, he became ill and his friends took him to the emergency department. The nurse will look for which adverse effects associated with acetaldehyde syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
  a. Euphoria
  b. Severe vomiting
  c. Diarrhea
  d. Pulsating headache
  e. Difficulty breathing
  f. Sweating



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Tonny

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D, E, F




cdr_15

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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