Extended Answer Question: Answer the following in approximately one paragraph (3-5 well-developed sentences).  Your notes and the textbook may be accessed during the answering of this question but our class discussions may not.  Responses will be graded on the accuracy of chemistry terminology used and the quality and completeness of the explanation, including how well ideas are connected and supported. Is fire matter?    

BONUS QUESTION 2 (1/2 Point): According to your classmate’s case study, norepinephrine (Levophed®) increases cardiac output by increasing contractility and:

A patient who has been taking a benzodiazepine as a sleep aid for several months wishes to stop taking the medication. Why should the nurse recommend gradual tapering?

A patient is prescribed a loop diuretic. Which electrolyte is the priority for the nurse to monitor?

 Which side effect should the client monitor for when taking pseudoephedrine?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching about antitussive medications. Which statement correct regarding antitussives?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching about upper respiratory medications. Categorize each action based on the type of medication.

A patient has been on long term antibiotics and has started to develop severe, foul smelling, watery diarrhea. What condition should the nurse suspect?

Based on the client’s symptoms, which findings should the nurse recognize as possible complications of antibiotic therapy? Select all that apply.

Identify the structure at the arrow tip.