A nurse accidently administers metformin instead of metoprolol to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Check the client's glucose level.

Monitor the client's thyroid function levels.

Collect the client's uric acid level.

Obtain the client's HDL level.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Metformin is a glucose lowering agent that could lead to hypoglycemia in non-diabetics B,C,D- Metformin has no effect on thyroid function, uric acid and HDL levels

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic medication that acts primarily on the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain. One of the side effects of opioids like oxycodone is respiratory depression, where breathing becomes slow and shallow. This effect occurs because opioids suppress the activity of the respiratory centers in the brainstem, leading to decreased respiratory rate and depth.

A-oxycodone has no effect on sodium channels

B-opioids cause vasodilation of cerebral vessels but this does not directly affect respiration D-Opioids have no effect on prostaglandin synthesis

A. “Consumption of a high-protein meal can reduce the effectiveness of the medication” B. "You can experience vivid nightmares." C. "You may notice your urine becomes lighter in color." D. "The medication can cause nausea, so take with a meal." E. "This medication can make you light-headed if you stand up too quickly from a seated or lying position." F. "You may initially notice an increase in involuntary movements."

Correct Answer is ["A","B","D","E","F"]

Explanation

The medication causes a harmless discoloration or urine (Levodopa causes darkening of urine rather than lightening), high protein intake interferes with the availability of the medication in the CNS, The medication causes orthostatic hypotension and dizziness, The medication should be taken with a meal if nausea and vomiting occurs, Initially the medication can cause dyskinesia which should be reported, The medication also cause hallucinations and sleep disturbances

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A nurse accidently administers metformin instead of metoprolol to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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Correct Answer is ["A","B","D","E","F"]

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