A patient is receiving medication to increase urine output.
The patient's urinary output increases significantly and the blood pressure decreases slightly.
Which type of side effect is a decrease in blood pressure?.
Common.
Desired.
Therapeutic.
The Correct Answer is A
Choice A rationale:
A decrease in blood pressure is a common side effect when a medication increases urine output, as the reduction in fluid volume can lead to lower blood pressure.
Choice B rationale:
While a decrease in blood pressure might be desired in certain conditions (like hypertension), in this context it is a side effect, not the primary desired effect.
Choice C rationale:
The therapeutic effect of the medication in this case is to increase urine output, not to decrease blood pressure.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Choice A rationale:
Trough levels are the lowest concentration in the patient’s bloodstream, hence they are not the best indicator of the amount of circulating medication.
Choice B rationale:
The term ‘Drug’ is too general and does not specifically refer to the amount of medication in the patient’s bloodstream.
Choice C rationale:
Peak levels are the highest concentration of a drug in the patient’s bloodstream after administration. This is when the amount of the medication in the body is likely to be highest.
Choice D rationale:
Therapeutic levels refer to the range in which a drug is expected to be effective without causing any serious problems to the patient. It does not directly indicate the amount of circulating medication.
Correct Answer is ["A"]
Explanation
Choice A rationale:
Checking the patient’s identification band is a standard procedure to ensure the right patient is receiving the medication.
Choice B rationale:
Asking another nurse to identify the patient is not a reliable method and could lead to errors.
Choice C rationale:
Checking the name on the foot of the bed is not a reliable method as it could be incorrect.
Choice D rationale:
Asking the roommate to verify the patient’s name is not a reliable or confidential method.
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