Author Question: The nurse is instructing health care providers on the correct administration of the drug glucagon. ... (Read 90 times)

madam-professor · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is instructing health care providers on the correct administration of the drug glucagon. She notes that after administration of the drug, the patient should be positioned:

a. Supine
b. With his head elevated 45 degrees
c. With his head elevated 90 degrees
d. On his side

Question 2

Which of the following drugs inhibits the synthesis of thyroid hormones and reduces peripheral conversion of T4 to the more potent T3?

a. Liotrix (Thyrolar)
b. Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
c. Methimazole (Tapazole)
d. Propylthiouracil (PTU)

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A side effect of glucagon is nausea with vomiting. This position will prevent the patient from choking and aspirating.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
PTU blocks the synthesis of thyroid hormones and also reduces peripheral conversion of T4 to T3. By inhibiting the synthesis of thyroid hormones, PTU reduces the signs and symptoms of hyper-thyroidism.