When caring for a patient taking dantrolene, what adverse effects ...

[ishan]

When caring for a patient taking dantrolene, what adverse effects would the nurse monitor for? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Bradycardia
  B) Hepatitis
  C) Urinary retention
  D) Fatigue
  E) Rash

Question 2

The nurse administers desmopressin (DDAVP) to the patient to treat diabetes insipidus. What assessment finding would indicate to the nurse that the desmopressin is producing a therapeutic effect?
 
  A) Decreased urine output
  B) Decreased water reabsorption
  C) Increased plasma osmolarity
  D) Decreased blood volume

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Answer to Question 1

B, D, E
Feedback:
Adverse effects of dantrolene include drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, diarrhea, hepatitis, myalgia, tachycardia, transient blood pressure changes, rash, and urinary frequency. Adverse effects of dantrolene do not include bradycardia or urinary retention.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Desmopressin produces its antidiuretic activity in the kidneys, causing the cortical and medullary parts of the collecting duct to become permeable to water, thereby increasing water reabsorption and decreasing urine formation. These activities reduce plasma osmolarity and increase blood volume.

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