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anshika

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During the admission assessment for a procedure in which propofol (Diprivan) will be administered, the client reports multiple food and drug allergies. Which allergies would be of greatest concern to the nurse?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. Eggs
  2. Milk
  3. Wheat
  4. Soybeans
  5. Pineapple

Question 2

The client will be given intravenous remifentanil (Ultiva) for a procedure. The nurse expects that after the drug is discontinued, recovery from anesthesia will occur within ___ minutes.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,4
Rationale 1: Propofol emulsion contains egg products.
Rationale 2: There is no concern regarding propofol and milk allergy.
Rationale 3: There is no concern regarding propofol and wheat allergy.
Rationale 4: Propofol emulsion contains soybean products.
Rationale 5: There is no concern regarding propofol and pineapple allergy.
Global Rationale: Propofol emulsion contains egg and soybean products. There is no concern regarding propofol use for clients with a milk allergy, a wheat allergy, or a pineapple allergy.

Answer to Question 2

Standard Text: Round the answer to the nearest whole number.
Correct Answer: 10
Rationale: Remifentanil (Ultiva) is used because it is rapidly metabolized, with recovery occurring 5 to 10 minutes after discontinuation of the drug.
Global Rationale: Remifentanil (Ultiva) is used because it is rapidly metabolized, with recovery occurring 5 to 10 minutes after discontinuation of the drug.





 

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