Author Question: What statements made by the 36-year-old patient leads the nurse to believe that he or she has ... (Read 34 times)

fnuegbu · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What statements made by the 36-year-old patient leads the nurse to believe that he or she has understood the teaching regarding metronidazole (Flagyl)?

A) I will refrain from operating heavy machinery while I am taking this medication.
B) I will avoid foods high in vitamin C.
C) I will not drink alcohol while I am taking this medication.
D) I will contact my physician if I have a cold.

Question 2

A 31-year-old male patient has been prescribed propranolol to reduce and prevent angina. What will the nurse assess this patient for related to the medication? (Select all that apply.)

A) Sleep disturbance
B) Impotence
C) Bronchospasm
D) Gastric pain
E) Tachycardia

itsakadoozi · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Patients should avoid all forms of alcohol while taking metronidazole. Patients do not need to avoid operating heavy machinery,and foods high in vitamin C, and will not contact the physician if they have colds.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D
Feedback:
Adverse effects of propranolol that the nurse would assess for include allergic reaction, bradycardia, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, cerebrovascular accident, pulmonary edema, gastric pain, flatulence, impotence, decreased exercise tolerance, and bronchospasm.