NCLEX-RN Exam Practice

Category - Substance Abuse

You are caring for a patient in iron overload. Which medication do you suspect the physician will order?
  1. Granisetron (Kytril)
  2. Deferoxamine (Desferal)
  3. Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
  4. Terbinafine (Lamisil)
Explanation
Answer: B - Deferoxamine (Desferal) is what the physician will order for a patient who is in iron overload. Granisetron (Kytril) is an antiemetic. Ketoconazole (Nizoral) and terbinafine (Lamisil) are antifungal medications.
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