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DelorasTo

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient who overdosed on baclofen is brought to the emergency department. The patient is unresponsive. The nurse should immediately:
 
  a. prepare to support respiration.
  b. administer the antidote to baclofen.
  c. infuse diazepam to lighten the coma.
  d. obtain an echocardiogram.

Question 2

A nurse has received a patient back on the unit shortly after surgery, a minor procedure. The patient complains of disturbing dreams and displays evidence of delirium and hallucinations.
 
  After reviewing the operative record, the nurse confirms that the patient is experiencing an ad-verse effect of which medication? a. Ketamine (Ketalar)
  b. Droperidol
  c. Etomidate (Amidate)
  d. Propofol (Diprivan)


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Ksanderson1296

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

a

Answer to Question 2

A
During recovery from ketamine, unpleasant psychological reactions may occur, including hallu-cinations, disturbing dreams, and delirium.
Droperidol, etomidate, and propofol do not cause psychological adverse effects.


DelorasTo

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

patma1981

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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