A patient comes to the clinic and tells the nurse she might be pregnant. She has migraine headaches. The physician prescribes dihydroergotamine (DHE 45). The nurse explains to the patient that this drug is being used for which reason?
a. This agent dilates vessels.
b. This agent does not have oxytocic effects.
c. This agent has no toxic effects.
d. This agent does not cause dependence.
ANS: B
The drug causes cerebral vasculature to constrict, but it does not have an oxytocic effect and can be used during pregnancy.
You might also like to view...
A patient is experiencing symptoms of an illness. In which stage of the illness experience would this patient seek a scientific diagnosis for the problem?
A. Medical care contact B. Dependent-patient role C. Symptom experience D. Assuming the sick role stage
The nurse is caring for a client with a new tracheostomy. After completing a teaching session on tracheostomy care, what should the nurse include in the documentation?
A) The language used for teaching. B) The need for additional teaching. C) The client's questions after the teaching session. D) The supplies required for teaching.
The nurse is reviewing postoperative care with a client scheduled for surgery to remove skin lesions. Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
1. "I am having major surgery and will be hospitalized for 2 days." 2. "I will be taking narcotics for pain after the procedure." 3. "This type of surgery carries minimal risk." 4. "I will need reconstruction after surgery."
What instructions should be given to the patient when palpating the left thyroid lobe?
A) Ask the patient to lean the neck to the right side. B) Ask the patient to take a sip of water. C) Ask the patient to hold her or his breath. D) Ask the patient to hyperextend the neck.