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dbose

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient suffers from narcolepsy. Which of the following aspects of patient teaching should be provided?
 
  A) Take 250 mg of caffeine daily.
  B) Avoid working shifts.
  C) Take a lengthy nap every afternoon.
  D) Increase the Ritalin dose as needed.

Question 2

A nurse reviews the current medication administration record of a patient who has recently been prescribed octreotide. The nurse performs this important safety action in order to prevent drug interactions that could result in
 
  A) increased growth.
  B) anaphylaxis.
  C) cardiac complications.
  D) respiratory arrest.


matt

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

B
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The patient who is diagnosed with sleep apnea should avoid shift work. Caffeine use may or may not be indicated. The patient should ideally not take naps. The patient should not increase the Ritalin dose without the input of the primary health provider.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Numerous medications combine with octreotide to result in a prolonged QT interval with an increased risk of ventricular dysrhythmia and cardiac arrest. Increased growth, anaphylaxis, and respiratory arrest are not noted adverse effects or the result of drug interactions with octreotide.


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dbose

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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