The nurse should monitor clients receiving dantrolene for hepatic ...

[washai]

The nurse should monitor clients receiving dantrolene for hepatic adverse effects:
 
  a. within days of initiating therapy. c. 3-12 months after initiating therapy.
  b. 3-4 weeks after initiating therapy. d. after therapy has been discontinued.

Question 2

When preparing a client for the administration of atrocurium, the nurse should:
 
  a. prepare emergency equipment to support the client's respiratory system.
  b. administer neostigmine intravenously.
  c. prepare the atrocurium for intramuscular administration.
  d. prepare the client for paralysis of smooth muscles.

[joechoochoy]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: These effects don't occur this early.
B Incorrect: These effects don't occur this early.
C Correct: This is the appropriate time frame to monitor clients receiving dantrolene.
D Incorrect: These effects don't occur after discontinuing the drug.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Because of the risk of respiratory muscle blockade, the nurse needs to be sure this equipment is available.
B Incorrect: This is an antidote and is only given in the event the atrocurium needs to be reversed.
C Incorrect: Atrocurium should never be administered IM.
D Incorrect: This agent paralyzes skeletal muscles.

[washai]

Gracias!

[scottmt]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it