A nurse understands that methylergonovine (Methergine) should not be administered to which client because excessive vasoconstriction may result? Select all that apply
A) Client who is a heavy smoker
B) Client taking a diuretic
C) Client receiving insulin
D) Client taking an antihypertensive
E) Client taking a vasopressor
Ans: A, E
Feedback:
When methylergonovine (Methergine) is administered concurrently with vasopressors or to clients who are heavy smokers, excessive vasoconstriction may result.
You might also like to view...
A patient has just been told by his physician that he has scleroderma. The physician tells the patient that he is going to order some tests to assess for systemic involvement. The nurse knows that priority systems to be assessed include what?
A) Hepatic B) Gastrointestinal C) Genitourinary D) Neurologic
A young man who is being treated for infertility is to have a semen analysis. The nurse explains that this test will:
1. determine if he has a sexually transmitted infection. 2. evaluate for genetic problems. 3. determine if there any urethral obstructions. 4. assess sperm microscopically for number and motility.
The preoperative client asks the nurse for some tea before surgery. The nurse explains that it is important to have nothing by mouth (NPO) prior to surgery to prevent:
A) abdominal cramping. B) urine formation. C) hyperglycemia. D) aspiration.
A nurse implements the Institute of Medicine's definition of quality health care when providing care that is:
a. Licensed—all health care workers must have a license b. Safe—avoiding injuries to patients from the care intended to help them c. Timely—no waiting or delay for health care d. Innovative—new innovations must be used when they become available