A patient with heart failure is prescribed spironolactone by the cardiologist. During a follow-up, which laboratory finding should the nurse recognize as the priority concern? 

A patient with heart failure is prescribed spironolactone, lisinopril, furosemide, and digoxin. During a follow-up visit, the patient reports enlargement and tenderness of the breast tissue. Which medication should the nurse identify as the most likely cause of this finding?

A patient presents to the emergency department with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). The patient’s heart rate is 180 beats/minute, and the patient is hemodynamically stable. Vagal maneuvers are attempted but are unsuccessful. Which medication should the nurse anticipate the provider will prescribe?  

A patient with heart failure takes spironolactone and potassium supplements. The patient reports muscle weakness and palpitations. Which laboratory result should the nurse expect?

A patient with hypertension is taking several antihypertensive medications. The patient tells the nurse, “I am worried because I take so many medicines for my blood pressure. Is that really necessary?” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? 

A patient taking metoprolol for hypertension reports feeling dizzy. The nurse obtains a heart rate of 48 beats/minute. What is the priority nursing action?

A patient has recently been diagnosed with hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia. The patient reports taking metformin for diabetes, atorvastatin for high cholesterol, and a medication for hypertension which he cannot name. Two weeks after starting these new medications, he develops a persistent dry cough that was not present before treatment. Which medication is the most likely cause of the patient’s dry cough?  

A patient with congestive heart failure is undergoing a physical examination. The nurse notes bilateral crackles in the lungs, and the patient has an elevated BUN, indicating worsening heart failure. Which medication does the nurse expect the provider to prescribe? 

Label the 4 countries that aligned to form the Central Powers.

Select all that apply(5). Which statements below are true regarding mob rule in North Carolina?