The nurse is caring for a patient with an infusing IV who is allowed noting by mouth due to a paralytic ileus. What centrally acting medication could the nurse administer to this patient?
A) Chlorzoxazone (Paraflex)
B) Carisoprodol (Soma)
C) Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
D) Orphenadrine (Banflex)
D
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Only orphenadrine (Banflex) of these options can be given parenterally, either IV or intramuscularly. The other options are available for oral use only.
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a. Obese b. Overweight c. Underweight d. Morbidly obese
The nurse recognizes the need for further discharge education when the patient says:
a. "I have no idea of how this drug will af-fect me." b. "Do you know if my physician is coming back today?" c. "Will my insurance pay for my stay?" d. "Am I going to have to go to a nursing home?"
The nurse is caring for a client who just had an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) completed. The client tells the nurse that her mouth is very dry after the procedure. Which is the nurse's best action?
a. Keep the client NPO (nothing by mouth). b. Check the client's gag reflex. c. Offer the client sips of clear liquids. d. Provide the client with a few ice chips.
It is recommended that new graduates who are studying for the NCLEX-RN exam focus on three areas. Which of the following is not one of these three areas?
a. NCLEX knowledge review b. NCLEX test question practice c. NCLEX skill practice d. test-anxiety control