Author Question: The patient receives dantrolene (Dantrium). A consulting physician orders hydroxyzine (Vistaril) for ... (Read 81 times)

mpobi80 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The patient receives dantrolene (Dantrium). A consulting physician orders hydroxyzine (Vistaril) for the patient and he begins taking it. What will the best assessment by the nurse reveal?

1. Confusion
2. Hypertension
3. Respiratory depression
4. Delirium

Question 2

The patient is started on a medication to treat a neuromuscular disorder. What does the nurse teach as the primary therapeutic goal of the medication?

1. To stop the patient's muscle spasms
2. To improve the patient's appearance
3. To promote exercise in the patient
4. To allow the patient increased independence

blakcmamba · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Dantrolene (Dantrium) and hydroxyzine (Vistaril) are both central nervous system (CNS) depressants, and the patient needs to be assessed for respiratory depression. Hypertension would not result from the use of these two medications. Confusion would not result from the use of these two medications. Delirium would not result from the use of these two medications.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: The therapeutic goals of pharmacotherapy include minimizing pain and discomfort, increasing range of motion, and improving the patient's ability to function independently. Stopping muscle spasms can be achieved, but this is not the primary goal. Promoting exercise is not a goal. Improving the patient's appearance is not a goal.