The nurse is collecting data for a client suspected of a drug overdose and notes the clients has slow breathing and decreased blood pressure. The nurse correctly documents these findings as:
Tachypnea and hypotension
Tachypnea and hypertension
Bradypnea and hypertension
Bradypnea and hypotension
The Correct Answer is D
A. Tachypnea and hypotension: Tachypnea means fast breathing, but the client has slow breathing.
B. Tachypnea and hypertension: Tachypnea (fast breathing) and hypertension (high blood pressure) do not match the client’s symptoms.
C. Bradypnea and hypertension: Bradypnea (slow breathing) is correct, but hypertension (high BP) is incorrect because the client has low BP (hypotension).
D. Bradypnea and hypotension: Bradypnea means slow breathing, and hypotension means low blood pressure, both of which match the symptoms of a drug overdose (e.g., opioid overdose).
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Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Having no currently accepted medical use and high potential for abuse: Describes Schedule I drugs (e.g., heroin, LSD, ecstasy).
B. Having a high potential for psychological or physical dependence: Describes Schedule II drugs (e.g., morphine, oxycodone).
C. Having a moderate potential for psychological or physical dependence: Describes Schedule III drugs (e.g., codeine-containing medications).
D. Having a low potential for psychological or physical dependence: Schedule IV drugs (e.g., benzodiazepines like diazepam and tramadol) have a low potential for abuse and dependence compared to Schedule I-III substances.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. "Most allergic responses include hives or a rash.": Allergic reactions often present with hives (urticaria), rash, itching, and sometimes anaphylaxis. Severe reactions can cause airway swelling, difficulty breathing, and hypotension.
B. "Common allergic reactions may include fever and diarrhea." Fever and diarrhea are more typical of infections, not allergic reactions.
C. "You might feel cold and sweaty if you are having an allergic reaction." Cold, clammy skin may indicate shock, but it is not specific to allergies.
D. "Nausea and vomiting usually mean you are allergic to the medication." GI symptoms may indicate intolerance but not necessarily an allergy.
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