The nurse monitors the client for colchicine therapy for:
a. flushing, tachycardia, hypertension.
b. malaise, bradycardia, hypotension.
c. CNS changes, hyperpnea, restlessness.
d. nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: These are usual adverse effects of colchicine therapy.
B Incorrect: These are usual adverse effects of colchicine therapy.
C Incorrect: These are usual adverse effects of colchicine therapy.
D Correct: These are the major adverse effects of colchicine therapy and suggest terminating the therapy.
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