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Haya94

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A nurse is providing discharge medication instruction regarding use of injectable epinephrine (EpiPen). What information should the nurse include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. If you need to use this pen, seek medical advice as follow-up.
  2. You can dispose of a used EpiPen in your regular trash.
  3. Keep an extra EpiPen on hand.
  4. Store this device in your refrigerator.
  5. Carry an EpiPen in your car's glovebox.

Question 2

A nurse providing medication education about loop diuretics advises patients to avoid eating licorice. What is the nurse's rationale for this statement?
 
  1. Licorice causes acid-base imbalances.
  2. Licorice can cause potassium loss.
  3. Licorice can cause sodium retention.
  4. Licorice can cause gastric irritation.
  5. Licorice causes renal absorption of calcium.



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: If it is necessary to use the EpiPen, it is important to seek immediate follow-up by calling 911 or the provider.
Rationale 2: The used EpiPen should be taken to an emergency department or the provider's office for disposal.
Rationale 3: It is recommended that the patient have an extra EpiPen on hand in case of emergency or failure of the original unit.
Rationale 4: It is not necessary to refrigerate the EpiPen.
Rationale 5: The EpiPen should be kept in a cool, dark place. The glovebox of a car becomes too hot.

Global Rationale: If it is necessary to use the EpiPen, it is important to seek immediate follow-up by calling 911 or the provider. It is recommended that the patient have an extra EpiPen on hand in case of emergency or failure of the original unit. The used EpiPen should be taken to an emergency department or the provider's office for disposal. The EpiPen should be kept in a cool, dark place. The glovebox of a car becomes too hot. It is not necessary to refrigerate the EpiPen.

Answer to Question 2

2,3
Rationale 1: Licorice does not cause acid-base imbalance.
Rationale 2: Licorice can cause potassium loss.
Rationale 3: Licorice can cause sodium retention.
Rationale 4: Licorice does not cause gastric irritation.
Rationale 5: Licorice does not cause renal absorption of calcium.

Global Rationale: Licorice can cause potassium loss and sodium retention. It does not cause acid-base imbalance, gastric irritation, or renal absorption of calcium.




Haya94

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


Joy Chen

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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