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Title: An older adult patient received a hypnotic agent at 9:00 PM. At 2:00 AM, the nurse discovers that ... Post by: Bivicakes on Jan 25, 2018 An older adult patient received a hypnotic agent at 9:00 PM. At 2:00 AM, the nurse discovers that the patient has removed her gown and is attempting to get out of bed without assistance. What type of medication effect is the patient exhibiting?
a. Allergic b. Hypersensitivity c. Paradoxical d. Therapeutic Title: An older adult patient received a hypnotic agent at 9:00 PM. At 2:00 AM, the nurse discovers that ... Post by: courtneysparrow on Jan 25, 2018 ANS: C
A paradoxical effect may occur in older adult patients. This includes periods of excitement, confusion, restlessness, and euphoria. Allergies to medications tend to manifest in skin or respiratory symptoms. A patient who is hypersensitive to a hypnotic would be difficult to rouse. A therapeutic effect for a hypnotic would be sedation. |