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lracut11

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient taking tolterodine (Detrol) reports decreased urination, ankle swelling, and a weight gain of 5 pounds over the past 2 days. What does the nurse do next?
 
  a. Holds the dose and notifies the prescriber
  b. Checks the patient's blood pressure and heart rate
  c. Gives the dose as prescribed
  d. Documents the finding as the only action

Question 2

A patient is prescribed bupropion (Wellbutrin SR) 100 mg twice daily. It is time for the second dose today and the drug sent up from the pharmacy is Wellbutrin 100 XL. What is the nurse's best action?
 
  a. Administer the Wellbutrin XL tablet in place of the Wellbutrin SR tablet.
  b. Cut the Wellbutrin XL tablet in half and then administer it.
  c. Call the pharmacy and obtain a Wellbutrin SR 100 mg tablet.
  d. Hold the dose and notify the prescriber.


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TDubDCFL

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

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Adverse effects of drugs for overactive bladder include chest pain, fast or irregular heart rate, shortness of breath, swelling (edema) and rapid weight gain, confusion, and hallucinations. Ad-ditionally, these drugs may cause decreased urination or no urine output, and painful or difficult urination. The dose should be held and the prescriber notified.

Answer to Question 2

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An order for Wellbutrin SR can be confused with Wellbutrin XL. Both drugs are norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors used to treat depression. But Wellbutrin SR is a slow-release form of the drug given twice a day, whereas Wellbutrin XL is an extended-release form of the drug given once a day. Because of their absorption and differences in onset of action, these drugs are not interchangeable.


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