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Jkov05

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The patient is scheduled to begin treatment with the alpha1-proteinase inhibitor Prolastin. The health care provider should expect to see what type of changes in the patient's vital signs ap-proximately 12 hours after drug administration?
 
  a. Tachycardia
  b. Hypotension
  c. Shortness of breath
  d. Fever

Question 2

A patient who has just received a new prescription for guaifenesin has been taught about adverse drug effects. The patient should identify which adverse effect as commonly associated with this drug?
 
  a. Diaphoresis
  b. Lethargy
  c. Muscle aches
  d. Gastrointestinal (GI) distress


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

ANS: D
The patient will probably experience fever about 12 hours after drug administration. The fever will usually resolve spontaneously.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The most common adverse effect of guaifenesin is GI distress, manifested by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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