This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A 42-year-old man is being treated for a peptic ulcer with ranitidine (Zantac) taken PO at bedtime. ... (Read 82 times)

rl

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
on: Jul 23, 2018
A 42-year-old man is being treated for a peptic ulcer with ranitidine (Zantac) taken PO at bedtime. Even though few adverse effects are associated with this drug, one common adverse effect that can be severe is
 
  A) headache.
  B) irritability.
  C) dry mouth.
  D) heart palpitations.

Question 2

A patient who has ongoing pain issues has been prescribed meperidine (Demerol) IM. How should the nurse best administer this medication?
 
  A) Into the patient's vascular space using a large-gauge needle
  B) Into the patient shoulder muscle using a small-gauge needle
  C) Into the patient's buttocks using a small- to medium-gauge needle.
  D) Into the patient's thigh using a large-gauge needle.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

miss.ashley

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 371
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D


rl

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


miss.ashley

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 371
Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Nearly all drugs pass into human breast milk. How often a drug is taken influences the amount of drug that will pass into the milk. Medications taken 30 to 60 minutes before breastfeeding are likely to be at peak blood levels when the baby is nursing.

Did you know?

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Risperdal, an adult antipsychotic drug, for the symptomatic treatment of irritability in children and adolescents with autism. The approval is the first for the use of a drug to treat behaviors associated with autism in children. These behaviors are included under the general heading of irritability and include aggression, deliberate self-injury, and temper tantrums.

Did you know?

Russia has the highest death rate from cardiovascular disease followed by the Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, and Poland.

Did you know?

Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.

Did you know?

The top 10 most important tips that will help you grow old gracefully include (1) quit smoking, (2) keep your weight down, (3) take supplements, (4) skip a meal each day or fast 1 day per week, (5) get a pet, (6) get medical help for chronic pain, (7) walk regularly, (8) reduce arguments, (9) put live plants in your living space, and (10) do some weight training.

20,000 year old Arctic ground squirrel mummy 20,000 year old Arctic ground squirrel mummy
For the 2-year-old, encounters with peers provide valuable practice in communication and social ... For the 2-year-old, encounters with peers provide valuable practice in communication and social ...
Distribution of Thunderstorms: Approximately 14.5 million thunderstorms occur each year across the ... Distribution of Thunderstorms: Approximately 14.5 million thunderstorms occur each year across the ...
An ulcer is created when the mucosal lining of the GI tract erodes or breaks An ulcer is created when the mucosal lining of the GI tract erodes or breaks
Ulcer Ulcer
Kindergarten school year book Kindergarten school year book
Video: The 4 steps of translation Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library