This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The client has been ordered to be treated with Edrophonium (Tension). The client who is most likely ... (Read 16 times)

CBme

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 548
on: Jul 23, 2018
The client has been ordered to be treated with Edrophonium (Tension). The client who is most likely to be ordered this drug is the one who is suspected of having:
 
  a. multiple sclerosis.
  b. seizure disorders.
  c. parkinsonism.
  d. myasthenia gravis (MG).

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a client who has been prescribed carisoprodol (Soma) for treatment of acute skeletal muscle spasms. Which instruction will the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?
 
  a. Take carisoprodol 1 hour before meals.
  b. Discontinue taking carisoprodol if experiencing drowsiness.
  c. Report episodes of rapid heart rate.
  d. Carisoprodol is usually taken for no longer than 7 days.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

CourtneyCNorton

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
This medication is used to diagnose myasthenia gravis; the patient receives the medication and is observed for an improvement in symptoms.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Owing to its sedative and side effects, carisoprodol (Soma) is usually taken no more than 3 weeks for treatment of acute spasms. To prevent gastrointestinal side effects, carisoprodol should be taken with food. Carisoprodol should not be abruptly discontinued, as it can cause rebound spasms. An adverse reaction to the medication can be indicated by tachycardia.


CBme

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 548
Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


CourtneyCNorton

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Though newer “smart” infusion pumps are increasingly becoming more sophisticated, they cannot prevent all programming and administration errors. Health care professionals that use smart infusion pumps must still practice the rights of medication administration and have other professionals double-check all high-risk infusions.

Did you know?

To combat osteoporosis, changes in lifestyle and diet are recommended. At-risk patients should include 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium daily either via dietary means or with supplements.

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.

Did you know?

Symptoms of kidney problems include a loss of appetite, back pain (which may be sudden and intense), chills, abdominal pain, fluid retention, nausea, the urge to urinate, vomiting, and fever.

Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger. The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
Client receiving hemodialysis. Client receiving hemodialysis.
Testing client’s ability to identify sharp sensations Testing client’s ability to identify sharp sensations
Testing patellar reflex, client in a sitting position Testing patellar reflex, client in a sitting position
Testing the Achilles tendon reflex with client in a sitting position Testing the Achilles tendon reflex with client in a sitting position
Video: Acid-base imbalances - compensation of respiratory acidosis and alkalosis

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library