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An elderly man who resides in a care facility has been prescribed antihypertensives for the first time following many years of generally good health.
 
  When administering the first dose of the prescribed medications, the nurse should recognize what nursing diagnosis? A) Risk for falls related to antihypertensive medications
  B) Risk for infection related to antihypertensive medications
  C) Risk for acute confusion related to antihypertensive medications
  D) Risk for impaired oxygenation related to antihypertensive medications

Question 2

A patient has been given MS Contin. You enter the room and the patient is unresponsive. His respirations are 6 breaths per minute. What medication will be ordered for the patient?
 
  A) Naloxone (Narcan)
  B) Capsaicin (Zostrix)
  C) Butorphanol (Stadol)
  D) Nalbuphine (Nubain)


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

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Initiation of antihypertensive therapy creates a risk of acute hypotension and consequent falls. Infection, confusion, or impaired oxygenation is much less likely.

Answer to Question 2

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Naloxone (Narcan) has long been the drug of choice to treat respiratory depression caused by an opioid. Capsaicin is made from cayenne pepper and applied topically for pain relief. Butorphanol (Stadol) is a synthetic, Schedule IV agonist similar to morphine in analgesic effects and ability to cause respiratory depression. Nalbuphine (Nubain) is a synthetic analgesic used for moderate to severe pain.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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