Question

A patient presents to the emergency department with severe respiratory distress, hives, and edema after being stung on the face by a bee. Which are accurate nursing assessments of the situation?

1. Hypotension and bronchospasm will progress rapidly if treatment is delayed.
2. The patient is suffering from anaphylactic shock.
3. Epinephrine and diphenhydramine are the drugs of choice as first-line agents.
4. Prompt treatment with drug therapy will prevent this syndrome from occurring again

Which finding indicates that administration of glucagon has been effective? The patient experiences

1. an improvement in level of consciousness.
2. an elevation in respiratory rate.
3. suppression of heart rate.
4. reduction in blood pressure.

A patient is experiencing both atrial and ventricular dysrhythmias. The nurse anticipates administration of which medication?

1. Adenosine
2. Amiodarone
3. Atropine
4. Epinephrine

#4. What is the first line agent used to treat Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia?

#5. Your patient in the rehab center you work at is complaining of shortness of breath, dizziness, and left arm pain? What diagnosis do you suspect? Describe appropriate nursing actions and medications you anticipate will be ordered for this patient?

Answer 1

Question 1: Ans: A, B&C

Question 2: A) an improvement in level of consciousness.

Question 3:B)amiodarone

Reason: amiodarone is used for the treatment of atrial and ventricular dysrhythmias.

Question 4:Ans:The first line agent is intravenous adenosine or calcium channel blockers.