A nurse is planning to administer butorphanol to a client Who is in labor. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to have available to reverse the action of this medication?
Naloxone
Diphenhydramine
Protamine
Atropine
The Correct Answer is A
Butorphanol is a synthetic opioid which can cause respiratory depression. Antidote for opioid is naloxone
B-Diphenhydramine is used to manage allergic reactions C-Protamine is an antidote for heparin
D-Atropine is an anticholinergic agent used in organophosphate poisoning
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Methotrexate causes hyperuricemia which may predispose to kidney stones. Adequate hydration help flush out the uric acid preventing stone formation
A-Although methotrexate can cause nausea and vomiting, this does not always happen, therefore, no need for the antiemetic before intake
B-Taking methotrexate with an NSAID increases risk of gastrointestinal irritation
D-Methotrexate cause stomatitis which may be aggravated by use of alcohol-based mouth wash
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Gentamicin is a nephrotoxic and ototoxic antibiotic. It I important to have its serum levels should be closely monitored to ensure they are within the therapeutic window
A- Gentamicin is an intravenous formulation and its administration is not related to meals
C- Limiting fluid intake increases the risk of renal injury
D- Agitation is not a common side effect with gentamicin use
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