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eruditmonkey@yahoo.com

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The physician orders hydromorphone (Dilaudid). The nurse knows that this is the drug of choice because of which reason?
 
  a. It minimizes some of the common side effects.
  b. It will not make the patient sleepy.
  c. It is not strong as morphine and is less addicting.
  d. It can be given transdermally.

Question 2

Which is the drug of choice for status epilepticus?
 
  a. Tegretol
  b. Phenobarbital
  c. Klonopin
  d. Valium


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jlaineee

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

ANS: A
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) is a potent synthetic compound that maximizes analgesic effects while minimizing some of the common side effects seen with morphine.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Diazepam (Valium) is used intravenously to control seizures and is the drug of choice for treatment of status epilepticus.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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