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joe

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The nurse understands that which of the following clients would be the most likely to misuse the drug ipecac?
 
  a. a nine year-old boy c. an adolescent with bulimia
  b. a cognitively impaired adult d. a mischievous two year-old

Question 2

An adolescent is admitted for an ipecac overdose. The nurse's first intervention should be to:
 
  a. place the child on a cardiac monitor. c. pad the child's siderails.
  b. prevent vomiting and aspiration. d. prepare to administer diphenhydramine.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This is not a likely candidate for ipecac misuse.
B Incorrect: This is not a likely candidate for ipecac misuse.
C Correct: Bulimia is the most common cause of ipecac misuse.
D Incorrect: This is not a likely candidate for ipecac misuse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: Ipecac toxicity causes cardiotoxicity.
B Incorrect: This is a goal, not an intervention.
C Incorrect: The first concern with ipecac overdose is cardiotoxicity.
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate action.





 

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