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torybrooks

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The client is ordered Nubain intravenously for treatment of severe pain. The client anxiously asks when she can expect to have relief from the pain. The nurse anticipates that the client will have relief within _____ minutes.
 
  a. 2 to 3
  b. 5 to 6
  c. 10 to 11
  d. 15 to 16

Question 2

The client receiving Imitrex complains of dizziness. The nurse's highest priority intervention is to recognize that this is a(n) ________ and notify the physician.
 
  a. adverse reaction to the medication
  b. food-drug interaction
  c. side effect of the medication
  d. life-threatening reaction to the drug


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kingdude89

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

ANS: A
Intravenous administration of Nubain should result in relief from pain within 2 to 3 minutes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Dizziness is a side effect of treatment with Imitrex but is not life threatening.


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

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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