The nurse is monitoring for adverse effects in a patient who is receiving an amiodarone

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: - Tachycardia (increased heart rate) can be an adverse effect of amiodarone. This medication is used to treat irregular heartbeats, so it's important to monitor for any abnormal heart rhythms, including tachycardia.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Ondansetron is a medication commonly used to prevent nausea and vomiting, particularly in patients receiving chemotherapy or undergoing surgery. Its mechanism of action involves blocking the effects of serotonin, specifically by antagonizing serotonin 5-HT3 receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone of the brain and the gastrointestinal tract. By inhibiting serotonin signaling, ondansetron helps to alleviate nausea and vomiting in affected individuals. This action is distinct from the other options provided, making option C the correct answer for the drug Ondansetron.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The basic metric unit for the measurement of volume is the liter. Although all the other options are also units used for measuring volume, the liter is considered the basic metric unit. It is often used for measuring larger volumes of liquids or gases. The other options are subunits of a liter:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Fluoxetine, an SSRI, treats depression but interacts with alcohol, worsening sedation or mood , indicating a teaching gap'clients must avoid it. Feeling better in weeks aligns with SSRI onset. Reporting suicidal thoughts is critical due to early risk. Morning dosing prevents insomnia. Drinking wine risks treatment failure or safety issues, critical in depression where stability is fragile. Further teaching must clarify this interaction, ensuring fluoxetine's efficacy and client well-being, making B the statement needing correction.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Apnea is the most serious adverse effect of alprostadil in neonates, requiring close monitoring and respiratory support. Alprostadil is used to maintain ductus arteriosus patency in congenital heart defects, but its use carries significant risks. Bleeding, hypotension, and fever are also possible but are less critical than apnea.