A nurse is teaching a client who is prescribed sumatriptan about ...

[ETearle]

A nurse is teaching a client who is prescribed sumatriptan about the possible adverse reactions associated with the drug. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the client identifies which of the following as most common? Select all th
 
  A) Flushing
  B) Bradycardia
  C) Dry mouth
  D) Impaired vision
  E) Fatigue

Question 2

A nurse is reviewing the medical records of several clients. In which of the following clients would the nurse identify that the use of an NSAID would be contraindicated? Select all that apply.
 
  A) A female client who is lactating
  B) A female client with a hypersensitivity to aspirin
  C) A female client in the first trimester of pregnancy
  D) A female client in the second trimester of pregnancy
  E) A female client in the third trimester of pregnancy

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
The most common adverse reactions associated with the selective serotonin agonists like sumatriptan (Imitrex) include dizziness, nausea, fatigue, pain, dry mouth, and flushing.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, E
Feedback:
NSAIDs are contraindicated in clients with a hypersensitivity to aspirin. In general, NSAIDs are contraindicated during the third trimester of pregnancy (because they can induce labor) and during lactation.

[ETearle]

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