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fnuegbu

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on: Jul 24, 2018
When teaching a client receiving metaproterenol, the nurse should include information about which of the following adverse effects of this medication?
 
  a. anxiety c. gastrointestinal disturbances
  b. insomnia d. diuresis

Question 2

When caring for the client receiving theophylline, the nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
 
  a. decreased potassium level c. pallor
  b. cardiac dysrhythmias d. decreased energy level


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InfiniteSteez

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

ANS: A, B, C

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Correct a., b., and c. are adverse effects of sympathomimetics, like metaproterenol.
Incorrect Diuresis is an effect of xanthine bronchodilators.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B

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Correct a. and b. are correct. Diuresis causes a decreased potassium level and tachycardia is a common adverse effect of xanthine bronchodilators.
Incorrect c. and d. are not adverse effects of xanthine bronchodilators.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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