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bobypop

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The nurse understands that which group is at special risk for interactions between alcohol and prescription and nonprescription medications?
 
  a. the elderly c. spouses of alcohol abusers
  b. pregnant women d. 20-30 year olds

Question 2

When working in the emergency department the nurse prepares to treat an unconscious client with ingestion of an overdose of MDMA ecstasy with:
 
  a. stomach pump. c. ipecac syrup.
  b. gastric lavage. d. intravenous chlorpromazine.


frogdreck123456

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

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Older adults/elderly are more likely to experience polypharmacy, as well as alcohol abuse.
B Incorrect: Although candidates for alcohol abuse, they are not likely to experience polypharmacy.
C Incorrect: Although possible candidates for alcohol abuse, they are not likely to experience polypharmacy.
D Incorrect: Although possible candidates for alcohol abuse, they are usually healthy individuals.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is a lay term and not appropriate for nursing.
B Correct: This is the standard of care for poisonings.
C Incorrect: This is inappropriate for an unconscious client and seldom used, because of risk of aspiration and electrolyte imbalances.
D Incorrect: This is used to decrease client anxiety.


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