The nurse assesses the client might be experiencing toxicity from ...

[ashley]

The nurse assesses the client might be experiencing toxicity from colchicine. Which statement by the client would most likely confirm the nurse's suspicion?
 
  1. My joints hurt more.
  2. I have nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain every day.
  3. I don't see as well as I used to, and my taste has changed.
  4. I wake up at night with muscle cramps.

Question 2

The client receives hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil). Which test does the nurse tell the client should be done on a regular basis?
 
  1. Serum potassium
  2. Eye exams
  3. Serum glucose
  4. Blood pressure

[trampas]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Joint pain is not a sign of colchicine toxicity.
Rationale 2: Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain are signs of colchicine toxicity.
Rationale 3: Vision and taste changes are not signs of colchicine toxicity.
Rationale 4: Muscle cramps are not a sign of colchicine toxicity.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Serum potassium monitoring is not necessary when the client receives hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil).
Rationale 2: Blurred vision, inability to read, and visual field disturbances can occur when receiving hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil) so the client must have regular eye exams.
Rationale 3: Serum glucose monitoring is not necessary when the client receives hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil).
Rationale 4: Blood pressure monitoring is not necessary when the client receives hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil).

[ashley]

Excellent

[aliotak]

Great answer, keep it coming