This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The physician has prescribed cromolyn (Intal) for the client with asthma. The nurse plans to do ... (Read 33 times)

saliriagwu

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 537
The physician has prescribed cromolyn (Intal) for the client with asthma. The nurse plans to do medication education. What will the best plan by the nurse include?
 
  1. This medication is indicated for acute asthma attacks.
  2. This medication can affect blood glucose levels.
  3. This medication will help prevent asthma attacks.
  4. This medication can result in hypertension.

Question 2

The physician has ordered ipratropium (Atrovent) for the client. What is a priority assessment question for the nurse to ask prior to administering this medication?
 
  1. Do you have glaucoma?
  2. Do you have diabetes mellitus?
  3. Do you have seizures?
  4. Do you have gout?



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

zenzy

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Cromolyn (Intal) is ineffective for acute asthma attacks.
Rationale 2: Cromolyn (Intal) does not affect blood glucose levels.
Rationale 3: By reducing inflammation, cromolyn (Intal) is able to prevent asthma attacks.
Rationale 4: Cromolyn (Intal) does not cause hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Anticholinergic drugs can worsen narrow angle glaucoma.
Rationale 2: Anticholinergic drugs do not impact glucose levels, so having diabetes mellitus is not a concern.
Rationale 3: Anticholinergic drugs do not affect seizure disorders; this is not a concern.
Rationale 4: Anticholinergic drugs are not contraindicated in clients with gout.





 

Did you know?

Drug-induced pharmacodynamic effects manifested in older adults include drug-induced renal toxicity, which can be a major factor when these adults are experiencing other kidney problems.

Did you know?

Though Candida and Aspergillus species are the most common fungal pathogens causing invasive fungal disease in the immunocompromised, infections due to previously uncommon hyaline and dematiaceous filamentous fungi are occurring more often today. Rare fungal infections, once accurately diagnosed, may require surgical debridement, immunotherapy, and newer antifungals used singly or in combination with older antifungals, on a case-by-case basis.

Did you know?

Your chance of developing a kidney stone is 1 in 10. In recent years, approximately 3.7 million people in the United States were diagnosed with a kidney disease.

Did you know?

GI conditions that will keep you out of the U.S. armed services include ulcers, varices, fistulas, esophagitis, gastritis, congenital abnormalities, inflammatory bowel disease, enteritis, colitis, proctitis, duodenal diverticula, malabsorption syndromes, hepatitis, cirrhosis, cysts, abscesses, pancreatitis, polyps, certain hemorrhoids, splenomegaly, hernias, recent abdominal surgery, GI bypass or stomach stapling, and artificial GI openings.

Did you know?

The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library