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natalie2426

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The client is receiving quinidine and now drowsily complains of headaches and visual disturbances. The nurse should:
 
  a. monitor the client for at least an hour.
  b. notify the health care provider immediately.
  c. administer acetaminophen as prescribed for headache.
  d. administer aspirin as prescribed for headache.

Question 2

If reinfestation of scabies has occurred after the initial treatment, another treatment can be repeated in:
 
  a. 1 day. c. 10 days.
  b. 1 week. d. 2 weeks.


miss.ashley

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

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: These are manifestations of quinidine toxicity.
B Correct: The nurse should assess the client's vital signs and notify the health care provider immediately.
C Incorrect: These are manifestations of quinidine toxicity. In addition, the client is drowsy and offering p.o. medication may result in aspiration.
D Incorrect: Bleeding is another toxic response to quinidine toxicity, so aspirin should not be administered to a client experiencing quinidine toxicity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: Pediculosis treatment can be repeated in 24 hours.
B Correct: Scabies treatment can be repeated in seven days.
C Incorrect: Scabies treatment can be repeated in seven days.
D Incorrect: Scabies treatment can be repeated in seven days.


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natalie2426

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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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