A nurse in a provider's office is evaluating the effectiveness of alendronate for a client who has osteoporosis. Which of the following diagnostic results should the nurse review?
Urine specific gravity
Hemoglobin AIC (Hb AIC)
Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (Dexa scan)
Lumbar puncture
The Correct Answer is C
Alendronate is a bisphosphonate used in clients with osteoporosis of different origins. It is used to increase bone density. Dexa scan is used to assess bone mineral density in osteoporotic clients
A,B,D-Alendronate has no effect of urine specific gravity, Blood sugar levels or cerebrospinal fluid
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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
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Propofol causes positive modulation of the inhibitory function of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) through GABA-A receptors. It also enhances GABA's effects leads to increased chloride influx into neurons, causing hyperpolarization and decreased neuronal activity. This results in the sedative and hypnotic effects for which propofol is used during anesthesia. Propofol can cause respiratory depression when levels in the blood are high and hence respiratory rate should be monitored closely
A-Propofol is likely to cause bradycardia due to depression of central cardiac centers
C-Propofol has no effect on bowel function
D-Propofol can cause hypothermia when used in anesthesia but not as critical as respiratory depression
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