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Interpret and spell the abbreviation : ec

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This question is an excerpt from Nurse Dive's nursing test bank - Med Surg Exam Antelope Valley College Proctored Exam. Take the full exam now


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Correct answer is emergency contraception.


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QUESTION
What adverse reaction does the nurse anticipate if a client takes nitroglycerin with sildenafil?

A. Hypotension

The combination of nitroglycerin and sildenafil can lead to severe hypotension due to the vasodilatory effects of both medications. This is the most critical adverse reaction the nurse should anticipate.

B. Bradycardia

Bradycardia is not a direct effect of this combination; rather, hypotension is a more significant concern.

C. Chest pain

Chest pain may occur if hypotension leads to inadequate perfusion, but it is not a direct adverse effect of the drug interaction.

D. Nausea

Nausea can occur with various medications, but it is not specifically linked to the interaction between nitroglycerin and sildenafil.

Full Explanation

A. The combination of nitroglycerin and sildenafil can lead to severe hypotension due to the vasodilatory effects of both medications. This is the most critical adverse reaction the nurse should anticipate.

B. Bradycardia is not a direct effect of this combination; rather, hypotension is a more significant concern.

C. Chest pain may occur if hypotension leads to inadequate perfusion, but it is not a direct adverse effect of the drug interaction.

D. Nausea can occur with various medications, but it is not specifically linked to the interaction between nitroglycerin and sildenafil.

QUESTION

Convert to equivalents within the metric system. 250 micrograms to grams

Full Explanation

1 gram = 1,000,000 micrograms

Therefore, 250 micrograms = 250 / 1,000,000 grams = 0.00025 grams

QUESTION
A client previously experienced a severe anaphylactic reaction to penicillin G. Which medication class should not be administered to this client due to the potential for cross-sensitivity?

A. Nitrates

Nitrates do not share a cross-sensitivity with penicillin and are safe to use in this client.

B. Tetracycline

Tetracycline is a different class of antibiotics and does not have cross-sensitivity with penicillin.

C. Aminoglycoside

Aminoglycosides also do not have cross-sensitivity with penicillin and can be safely administered.

D. Cephalosporins

Cephalosporins are structurally related to penicillin and have a risk of cross-sensitivity; thus, they should not be given to a client with a history of anaphylaxis to penicillin.

Full Explanation

A. Nitrates do not share a cross-sensitivity with penicillin and are safe to use in this client.

B. Tetracycline is a different class of antibiotics and does not have cross-sensitivity with penicillin.

C. Aminoglycosides also do not have cross-sensitivity with penicillin and can be safely administered.

D. Cephalosporins are structurally related to penicillin and have a risk of cross-sensitivity; thus, they should not be given to a client with a history of anaphylaxis to penicillin.