Which of the Following Would Cause the Nurse to Intervene

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would cause the nurse to intervene for a patient taking Protonix (pantoprazole) ?

• A) The client takes the medication an hour before breakfast.
• B) The client orders eggs and bacon for breakfast.
• C) The client drinks a glass of orange juice when taking the medication.
• D) The client chews the medication before swallowing.

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Definitions:

Extrapyramidal Side Effects

Undesirable symptoms caused by certain medications, affecting movement and muscle control, such as tremors or rigidity.

Antipsychotic Medication

Medicines designed to manage psychosis and other mental health conditions by altering brain chemistry to reduce symptoms like hallucinations.

Motor Dysfunction

Impairment or limitation in the physical movement or control of the body, often resulting from neurological or muscular conditions.

Involuntary Ticlike Movements

Repetitive, sudden, nonrhythmic motor movements or vocalizations that an individual cannot easily control, often seen in conditions like Tourette syndrome.