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future617RT

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The nurse is administering an intravenous infusion of amiodarone (Cordarone). What should the nurse be aware of?
 
  A) The possible drugdrug interaction with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  B) The possible development of very serious cardiac arrhythmias
  C) The possible development of peripheral edema
  D) The possible development of a fatal renal toxicity

Question 2

The nurse receives an order for a triptan for a patient diagnosed with cluster headaches. What drug would be indicated for this purpose?
 
  A) Almotriptan (Axert)
  B) Frovatriptan (Frova)
  C) Naratriptan (Amerge)
  D) Sumatriptan (Imitrex)


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l.stuut

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

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Amiodarone has been associated with a potentially fatal liver toxicity rather than a renal toxicity, ocular abnormalities, and the development of very serious cardiac arrhythmias. Sotalol may have a loss of effectiveness if combined with NSAIDs. Diltiazem is associated with peripheral edema.

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Sumatriptan, the first drug of this class, is used for the treatment of acute migraine attacks and for the treatment of cluster headaches in adults. No other triptans are approved for treatment of cluster headaches.


future617RT

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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