A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving high-dose metoclopramide. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Dry cough
Oral candidiasis
Black stools
Tardive dyskinesia
The Correct Answer is D
metoclopramide is a dopamine antagonist which could interact with central dopamine receptors to cause tardive dyskinesia. The nurse should monitor the client for tardive dyskinesia, a serious movement disorder that can be caused by high-dose metoclopramide. When administering injections, it is generally recommended to inject the medication into the lateral thigh.
A-ACEIS, ARBS cause angioedema and persistent dry cough
B-Corticosteroids or other immunosuppressants increases risk of fungal infections such as oral candidiasis
C-anticoagulants can cause black stools which is a sign of upper GI bleeding.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A-Injection of air ensures that the accurate dose is withdrawn into the syringe
B-It is not necessary to administer within 20 min, it should, however, be administered within 24 hours.
C-Short-acting insulin should be drawn first to ensure that the short-acting insulin is not contaminated with the long-acting or intermediate one.
D- Insulin types can be mixed in the same syringe, provided the short-acting insulin is drawn up first.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Returning the mediation to the pharmacy allows for safe disposal A,B,C- Could lead to environmental contamination with potential hazards
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