Author Question: A hospital patient has a standing order for aprepitant on an as-needed basis. The patient should be ... (Read 39 times)

chads108 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A hospital patient has a standing order for aprepitant on an as-needed basis. The patient should be encouraged to request a dose of the drug

A) when she anticipates that she will become nauseous.
B) at the same time each day.
C) as soon as she senses the onset of nausea.
D) when her nausea results in vomiting.

Question 2

A patient has been prescribed chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin) for vancomycin-resistant enterococci. How is this medication eliminated from the body?

A) Through the liver
B) Exhaled through the lungs
C) Excreted in the urine
D) Excreted in the bile

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

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
The nurse instructs patients to take aprepitant as prescribed before the onset of nausea and vomiting. It does not need to be taken on a regular schedule and should not be withheld until the onset or peak of symptoms.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Chloramphenicol is metabolized in the liver and excreted in the urine. It is not eliminated in the liver, exhaled through the lungs, or excreted in the bile.