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Author Question: The patient is to receive oral guaifenesin (Mucinex) twice a day. Today, the nurse was busy and ... (Read 12 times)

Melani1276

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The patient is to receive oral guaifenesin
 
  (Mucinex) twice a day. Today, the nurse was busy and gave the medication 2 hours after the scheduled dose was due. What type of problem does this represent?
  a. Right time
  b. Right dose
  c. Right route
  d. Right medication

Question 2

A client has been prescribed brinzolamide (Azopt). Which findings would the nurse discuss with the prescriber before administering this drug?
 
  1. The client's last potassium level was low.
  2. The client is a vegetarian.
  3. The client is allergic to sulfa.
  4. The client has a history of atopic dermatitis.
  5. The client's father had a myocardial infarction at age 35.


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mochi09

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,3
Rationale 1: This preparation causes diuresis and may further diminish potassium level.
Rationale 2: Vegetarianism has no bearing on taking this medication.
Rationale 3: This drug contains sulfa.
Rationale 4: Atopic dermatitis is not a contraindication for use of this drug.
Rationale 5: There is no contraindication to use of this drug in a client with a family history of MI.


Melani1276

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

Chelseyj.hasty

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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