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james

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What medication used to treat rheumatic arthritis not only has anti-inflammatory effects but is also used in premature infants to close a patent ductus arteriosus?
 
  A) Penicillamine
  B) Indomethacin
  C) Antimalarials
  D) Prednisone

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving an opioid analgesic. What are the nurse's priority assessments?
 
  A) Pain intensity and blood glucose level
  B) Level of consciousness and respiratory rate
  C) Respiratory rate and electrolytes
  D) Urine output and pain intensity



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Answer to Question 1

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Indomethacin given IV is used in premature infants to close a patent ductus arteriosus and avoid a surgical procedure. Penicillamine, antimalarials, and prednisone are not used for this purpose.

Answer to Question 2

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The nurse should assess respiratory rate and level of consciousness because respiratory depression and sedation are adverse effects of opioid analgesics. Blood glucose levels, electrolytes, and urine output are not priority assessments with opioid ingestion.





 

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