Which serious adverse effects of propylthiouracil (PTU) would have to be reported to the health care provider immediately?
a. Increased urine output and thirst
b. Dizziness and hallucinations
c. Sore throat and fever
d. Abdominal pain and constipation
ANS: C
Agranulocytosis is the most feared adverse reaction, although it occurs in 0.2% of patients. It usually develops within 90 days of starting therapy and is characterized by high fever, bacterial pharyngitis (sore throat), and an absolute granulocyte count below 250/mm3. These signs should be reported at once.
You might also like to view...
An LPN had a needle-stick injury and had not been immunized for hepatitis B. The infection control nurse advises the LPN to get which of the following treatments?
A) evaluation of liver function tests in 10 days B) hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immune globulin(HBIG) C) hepatitis B vaccine D) hepatitis B immune globulin(HBIG)
The nurse is caring for a client experiencing hypovolemic shock. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Monitor intravenous fluid replacement 2. Monitor vital signs 3. Assess for manifestations of fluid overload 4. Monitor white blood cell count and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels 5. Position for comfort 6. Assist to a sitting position
The nurse is reviewing a copy of the U.S. Surgeon General's Report, Healthy People. Which nursing action best reflects the nurse fostering this health care agenda?
A) The nurse signs up for classes to obtain an advanced degree in nursing B) The nurse volunteers at a local health care clinic providing free vaccinations for low-income populations C) The nurse performs an in-service on basic hospital equipment for student nurses D) The nurse compiles nursing articles on evidence-based practices in nursing to present at a hospital training seminar
Chemicals in the brain that produce effects similar to morphine and other opium derived drugs are called __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).