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The nurse is observing a nursing home patient who is taking a dopaminergic agent. The nurse should teach the patient to be on the outlook for which early signs of toxicity from this medication?
 
  a. Hypertension and edema
  b. Muscle twitching and blepharospasm
  c. Cravings and increased appetite
  d. Hypersensitivity and cool extremities

Question 2

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is an antiemetic; it is also used for which other conditions?
 
  a. Headaches
  b. Edema
  c. Epistaxis
  d. Rash



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Early signs of toxicity in the patient taking dopaminergic agents are muscle twitching and blepharospasm.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is an antihistamine that blocks histamine receptors on peripheral effector cells. It is an anticholinergic with sedative properties.





 

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