The nurse is caring for a patient who is 6 to 7 weeks pregnant and has moderate to severe vomiting
The provider has ordered doxylamine (Unisom) and intravenous fluids. The patient reports a history of asthma and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse will hold the drug and contact the provider because doxylamine should not be given to patients who
a. are pregnant.
b. are in their first trimester.
c. have asthma.
d. have diabetes.
ANS: C
Doxylamine is used for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It should not be given to patients who have asthma. It may be given to pregnant women in their first trimester. Diabetes is not a contraindication.
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