Administering dihydroergotamine (Migranal)
Administering dihydroergotamine (Migranal)
After administering dihydroergotamine (Migranal) 1 mg subcutaneously to a client with a severe migraine headache the nurse should explain that relief can be expected within what time frame?
a. 2 hours
b. 5 minutes
c. 1 hour
d. 15 minutes
A client with hypertension who has been taking labetalol for two weeks, reports a five pound (2.2 kg) weight gain. Which follow up assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain?
a. capillary refill
b. body temperature
c. muscle strength d. breath sounds
A male client is receiving pilocarpine hydrochloride (Isopto Carpine) ophthalmic drops for glaucoma. He calls the clinic and ask the nurse why he has difficulty seeing at night. What explanation should the nurse provide?
a. The eye drops slow pupil response to accommodate for darkness
b. The drops increase the fluid in the eyes and cloud the visual field
c. The drug can cause lens to become more opaque
d. The medication causes pupils to dilate which reduces night vision
A client who is taking and oral dose of tetracycline complains of gastrointestinal upset.
What snack should the nurse instruct the client to take with the tetracycline?
a. toasted wheat bread and jelly
b. cheese and crakers
c. cold cereal with skim milk
d. fruit flavored yogurt
The therapeutic effect of insulin in treating type 1 diabetes mellitus is based on which physiologic action?
e. Facilitates transport of glucose into the cell
f. Increases intracellular receptor site sensitivity
g. Stimulates function of beta cells in the pancreas
h. Delays carbohydrates digestion and absorption
The health care provider prescribe a medication for an older adult client who is complaining of insomnia. And instructs the client to return in 2 weeks. The nurse should question which prescription?
i. Eszoplicone (Lunesta)10 mg orally at bed time
j. Zolpidem 10 mg orally at bed time
k. Temazepan orally at bed time
l. Ramelteon orally at bedtime
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