Practice Question
A nurse is providing education to a client who has migraine headaches and has a new prescription for sumatriptan (Imitrex). Which manifestations Indicate a possible adverse reaction that the nurse should instruct the client to stop taking the medication and notify the provider?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Persistent chest pain
Rationale:
♦️Sumatriptan can cause coronary vasospasm, leading to chest pain or tightness, a potentially serious adverse effect.
♦️Clients should stop the drug and notify the provider immediately if chest pain occurs.
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C. Treatment of malignant hyperthermia.
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A. Morphine Sulfate (Astramorph)
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Answer Choices:
A. 30 to 60 seconds
B. 1 to 2 minutes
C. 4 to 5 minutes
D. 4 to 5 seconds
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Answer Choices:
A. Redness of the lower left leg
B. Swelling of the lower left leg
C. Jaundice
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A new client has been admitted to the hospital and reported taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) at home. The nurse should identify that which of the following conditions is contraindicated for acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
Answer Choices:
A. Alcohol use disorder
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4
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