A client is suffering from tendonitis of the knee. The nurse is reviewing the client's medication administration record and recognizes that which adjuvant medication is most appropriate for this type of pain?

Corticosteroid

Antidepressant

Anticonvulsant

Local anesthesia

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Corticosteroid are anti-inflammatory which reduce pain in tendonitis
B. Antidepressants are used for depression
C. Anticonvulsant are used for epilepsy
D. Local anesthesia is used during local surgical procedures or before administration of painful medications

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

B. Interleukin causes capillary leak syndrome which present as fluid retention, dyspnea and edema hence should be held.
A. Giving the drug will worsen the condition
C. Diphenhydramine cannot prevent capillary leak syndrome
D. Delaying the drug is inappropriate as it could worsen the condition of the client.

A. Mouthwashes and cough medicines that contain alcohol are safe because they are used in small amounts. B. This drug will cause the same effects as the alcohol did, without the euphoric effects. C. This drug is safe to take with warfarin. D. He needs to know about the common over-the-counter substances that contain alcohol.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Disulfiram blocks the metabolism of alcohol leading to unpleasant effects such as flushing, apprehension, headache, nausea and vomiting
A. Alcohol containing substances will cause the unpleasant effect when consumed
B. Disulfiram prevent metabolism of alcohol and hence has no similar effects to alcohol
C. When taken with warfarin, it increases the risk of bleeding

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A client is suffering from tendonitis of the knee. The nurse is reviewing the client's medication administration record and recognizes that which adjuvant medication is most appropriate for this type of pain?

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During interleukin drug therapy, a client is showing signs of severe fluid retention, with increasing dyspnea and severe peripheral edema. The next dose of the interleukin is due now. Which action will the nurse take next?

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A client is being treated for ethanol alcohol abuse in a rehabilitation center. The nurse will include which information when teaching him about disulfiram therapy?

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

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