The nurse is preparing to administer benztropine (Cogentin), which is an anticholinergic drug. The nurse understands this drug is contraindicated in which client?
A. The client with a fractured femur
B. The client with tachycardia
C. The client with an irritable colon
D. The client with diarrhea
Answer: B
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A patient refuses to take any medication because he "can't afford it.". Which of the following should the nurse do to help this patient?
1. Find out of the patient is eligible for medication assistance counseling. 2. Call the health care provider. 3. Mark the medication as "refused" in the administration record. 4. Ask the patient how he expects to get better if he does not take the medication.
Brittany is a two-month-old receiving oral medications so the nurse should: plan to:
a. administer her medications before meals. b. administer her medications rapidly, before she begins crying. c. ask the health care provider to change the route to parenteral. d. have the parents administer Brittany's medication.
The client is to receive a medication via the buccal route. The nurse plans to implement the following action:
A. Place the medication inside the cheek B. Crush the medication before administration C. Offer the client a glass of orange juice after administration D. Use sterile technique to administer the medication