Vital Signs Day 1:
Temperature 36.2 0 C (97.20 F) Respiratory rate 18/min
Heart rate 74/min
Blood pressure 1 1 8/68 mm Hg Sp02 96% on room air
Day 7:
Temperature 36.9 0 C (98.40 F) Heart rate 86/min
Respiratory rate 18/min Blood pressure 98/66 mm Hg Sp02 97% on room air
Provider Prescriptions Day 1:
Levodopa 250 mg/Carbidopa 25 mg 1 tablet daily Day
7:
Levodopa 250 mg/Carbidopa 25 mg 2 tablets daily
Which of the following statements should the nurse include when teaching the client about the prescribed medication? Select all that apply.
“Consumption of a high-protein meal can reduce the effectiveness of the medication”
"You can experience vivid nightmares."
"You may notice your urine becomes lighter in color."
"The medication can cause nausea, so take with a meal."
"This medication can make you light-headed if you stand up too quickly from a seated or lying position."
"You may initially notice an increase in involuntary movements."
Correct Answer : A,B,D,E,F
The medication causes a harmless discoloration or urine (Levodopa causes darkening of urine rather than lightening), high protein intake interferes with the availability of the medication in the CNS, The medication causes orthostatic hypotension and dizziness, The medication should be taken with a meal if nausea and vomiting occurs, Initially the medication can cause dyskinesia which should be reported, The medication also cause hallucinations and sleep disturbances
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Both sildenafil and nitroglycerin are vasodilators and can lead to severe hypotension when used together. Sildenafil acts by inhibiting phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE 5), an enzyme that breaks down cGMP, which regulates blood flow in the penis. The medication also results in the dilation of blood vessels in the lungs, which is beneficial for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension.
B, C, D- No interactions with nitroglycerin
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Ensures the right client is receiving the medication to avoid medication errors. Two identifiers ensures that two clients with a thing in common can be told apart to avoid administering medications into the wrong individual.
A,C,D- Are important steps but not related to client safety which is priority
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