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A patient who is going on a cruise is concerned about motion sickness and sees his physician, who prescribes scopolamine. The nurse informs the patient that using scopolamine may cause him to experience
 
  A) pupil constriction.
  B) drowsiness.
  C) diarrhea.
  D) urinary incontinence.

Question 2

A nurse notes new drug orders for a patient who is already getting several medications. Which of the following is the most important consideration when preparing to administer the new drugs?
 
  A) How the patient will feel about new medications added to her drug therapy
  B) Possible drugdrug interactions that might occur
  C) Any special nursing considerations that the nurse must be aware of
  D) If generic preparations of the drugs can be used



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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