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Sufayan.ah

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A client has been ordered a phenothiazine medication as part of his treatment regimen for a psychiatric disorder. Because he is taking the medication for this purpose, the nurse will prepare a dosage of medication that is:
 
  a. larger than the dose he would take for vomiting.
  b. smaller than the dose he would take for vomiting.
  c. equal to the amount that he would take for vomiting.
  d. smaller than the dose for vomiting and given by injection.

Question 2

A nurse is teaching caregivers about syrup of ipecac. Caregiver teaching includes the need to observe for vomiting in response to the ipecac within _____ minutes.
 
  a. 5 to 10
  b. 10 to 15
  c. 15 to 30
  d. 60 to 90


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

ANS: A
The client will usually take a dose of the medication that is larger when it is prescribed for treatment of a psychiatric disorder.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Onset of emesis after ingestion of Ipecac is 15 to 30 minutes.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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