The nurse is administering medications to various patients during morning medication pass. The patient at the lowest risk of having an adverse reaction is the patient receiving
a. ondansetron.
b. scopolamine.
c. promethazine.
d. dexamethasone.
ANS: D
Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid. A particular advantage of the steroids, apart from their efficacy, is their relative lack of adverse effects. Ondansetron, scopolamine, and promethazine have more associated side effects than dexamethasone.
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