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A patient has been prescribed ropinirole (Requip). She states, I don't know why they are giving me this medicine. I don't have restless leg syndrome.
 
   What is the nurse's best response in teaching this patient with newly diagnosed Parkinson's disease about ropinirole (Requip)?
  A) You are mistaken; ropinirole is not used for restless leg syndrome.
  B) You are right about ropinirole, but it is also used in early Parkinson's disease.
  C) Your doctor must have written the prescription wrong. I will call her.
  D) Ropinirole is used for restless leg syndrome and migraines, not parkinsonism.

Question 2

A patient is admitted to the emergency room with acute alcohol intoxication. He is combative. Which of the following medications will be administered?
 
  A) A sedative
  B) An ace inhibitor
  C) An MAO inhibitor
  D) A skeletal muscle relaxant



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Heffejeff

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A




xclash

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


abro1885

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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