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A nurse is assessing a client after administering phenytoin IV bolus for a seizure. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication?

Red man syndrome

Hypotension

Hypoglycemia

Bradycardia

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Choice A rationale:

Red man syndrome is associated with vancomycin, not phenytoin.

Choice B rationale:

Hypotension, or low blood pressure, can be an adverse effect of phenytoin.

Choice C rationale:

Hypoglycemia is not a typical adverse effect of phenytoin.

Choice D rationale:

Bradycardia is not a common adverse effect of phenytoin.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

PaCO2 levels are not typically affected by albumin infusions.

Choice B rationale:

Oxygen saturation of 96 is a normal finding and is not directly related to an albumin infusion.

Choice C rationale:

Albumin infusion would not typically cause a decrease in protein levels. A decrease in protein is not expected after albumin infusion, as albumin is a protein itself.

Choice D rationale:

Albumin is a plasma expander that increases the blood volume and the blood pressure in a client who is in shock.

A. Fluid retention B. Insomnia C. Orthostatic hypotension D. Tinnitus

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Fluid retention and edema are potential adverse effects of pioglitazone, a thiazolidinedione antidiabetic medication.

Choice B rationale:

Insomnia is not typically associated with pioglitazone.

Choice C rationale:

Orthostatic hypotension is not typically associated with pioglitazone.

Choice D rationale:

Tinnitus is not typically associated with pioglitazone.

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A nurse is assessing a client after administering phenytoin IV bolus for a seizure. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication?

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