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The client will be taking scopolamine (Transderm-Scop) in his home setting for prevention of motion sickness. In teaching the client how to properly administer the medication, what is the nurse's highest priority instruction?
 
  a. Two patches can be worn at the same time for overwhelming symptoms.
  b. The patch should be applied behind the ear at least 4 hours before the journey.
  c. The patch can be worn for as long as 10 days and still be effective.
  d. The client should wash his hands before applying the patch.

Question 2

The client has been ordered Marinol for chemotherapy-induced nausea. In planning the dosage schedule for the drug, the nurse recognizes that the medication will be administered:
 
  a. before the chemotherapeutic agent is given.
  b. after the chemotherapeutic agent is given.
  c. both before and after the chemotherapeutic agent is given.
  d. 24 hours before giving the chemotherapy.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The patch should be applied behind the ear at least 4 hours before the expected journey. Only one patch should be worn at a time; hands should be washed after application; and the patch maintains effectiveness for only 3 days.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
In order to prevent nausea caused by chemotherapy, Marinol should be given both before and after the chemotherapeutic agent is given.




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


Bigfoot1984

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

 

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