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on: Jul 24, 2018
An appropriate maximum amount of medication that could be given intramuscularly to a normal, well-developed adult is:
 
  A. 2 ml
  B. 3 ml
  C. 5 ml
  D. 8 ml

Question 2

A patient is experiencing a systemic effect from eyedrops. Which assessment finding by the nurse is indicative of this?
 
  a. Headache
  b. Reddened eyes
  c. Darkened conjunctiva
  d. Elevated pulse and blood pressure


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A, B, C, and D. Larger muscles, such as the ventrogluteal, of a normal well-developed adult can safely tolerate up to 5 ml of medication.

Answer to Question 2

D
An unexpected outcome is noted when the patient experiences systemic effects from drops (e.g., increased heart rate and blood pressure from epinephrine, decreased heart rate and blood pressure from timolol). Local side effects include headache, bloodshot eyes, and local eye irritation.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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