A Patient Is Concerned Because the Urine Has Changed to Red-Brown

question 40

Multiple Choice

A patient is concerned because the urine has changed to red-brown in color since starting a new medication. Which medication should the nurse suspect is causing this patient's change in urine color?

• A) phenytoin (Dilantin)
• B) amitriptyline (Elavil)
• C) injectable iron
• D) phenazopyridine (Pyridium)

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Motivation

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Self-motivation or intrinsic motivation that occurs when people feel they are in control of their motivation.

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Motivation that is externally controlled, such as when one is motivated to obtain a desired consequence or extrinsic reward.