MED SURG MED 2044 PHARMACOLOGY
Cardiovascular system
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for verapamil to treat atrial fibrillation. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid drinking grap
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MED SURG MED 2044 PHARMACOLOGY
Cardiovascular system
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for verapamil to treat atrial fibrillation. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking verapamil because it can cause the client to experience which of the following conditions?
a) Tachycardia
b) Dehydration
c) Diarrhea
d) Hypotension
2. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for losartan to treat hypertension. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following findings could indicate an adverse reaction to the drug and needs to be reported?
a) Facial edema
b) Sleepiness
c) Peripheral edema
d) Constipation
3. A nurse is caring for a client who is taking a diuretic. The nurse should instruct the client to include which of the following foods in their diet to increase potassium intake?
a) Raisins
b) Cabbage
c) Cheese
d) Eggs
4. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following manifestations is a potential adverse effect of this drug?
a) Headache
b) Constipation
c) Hypertension
d) Hyperglycemia
5. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for dobutamine. The nurse should clarify the prescription with the provider if the client is receiving which of the following types of drugs? (Select all that apply.)
a) ACE Inhibitor
b) MAOI
c) General anesthetic
d) Tricyclic antidepressant e) Beta blocker
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