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nramada

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A 17-year-old boy has been brought to the emergency department by his mother who is distraught by the fact that she caught him and his friend guzzling cough syrup. What assessment finding is suggestive of an overdose of dextromethorphan?
 
  A) Hallucinations
  B) Dysrhythmias
  C) Kussmaul's respirations
  D) Profound diaphoresis

Question 2

A patient has edema of the lower extremities and abdomen. What is the reason to administer a stronger diuretic than a thiazide diuretic to this patient?
 
  A) A thiazide diuretic will reabsorb potassium in the distal tubule.
  B) A thiazide diuretic will be ineffective for immediate diuresis.
  C) A thiazide diuretic will provide peak effects in 2 hours.
  D) A thiazide diuretic will be excreted in more than 72 hours.



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Answer to Question 1

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The nurse observes for excessive suppression of the cough reflex (inability to cough effectively when secretions are present) or hallucinations with dosages that exceed recommendations of dextromethorphan. Kussmaul's respirations, dysrhythmias, and diaphoresis are not characteristic adverse effects.

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nramada

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


mcabuhat

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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