A patient is admitted with severe hypertensive crisis. The nurse will anticipate administering which medication?

A patient begins taking nifedipine [Procardia], along with metoprolol, to treat hypertension. The nurse understands that metoprolol is used to: 

When teaching a patient about a new prescription for carvedilol the nurse explains that this medication reduces blood pressure by which action? (Select all that apply). 

The nurse is working with a graduate nurse to prepare an intravenous dose of potassium for a patient on a regular medical-surgical unit. Which statement by the graduate nurse reflects a need for further teaching?

A patient with hypertension is taking furosemide [Lasix] for congestive heart failure. The prescriber orders digoxin to help increase cardiac output. What other medication will the nurse expect to be ordered for this patient?

Phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDIs) have an added advantage in treating heart failure. These drugs cause a positive inotropic effect and what other effect?

The nurse understands a patient who is treated for hypertension may be switched to an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) because of which common angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor adverse effect? 

A patient is receiving lidocaine by continuous intravenous (IV) infusion. The nurse understands this medication is prescribed for what condition? 

A patient is receiving heparin postoperatively to prevent deep vein thrombosis. The nurse notes that the patient has a blood pressure of 90/50 mm Hg, heart rate of 98 beats/min, and respiratory rate of 26. The nurse suspects the patient may be bleeding internally and requests and order to the reversal agent: 

Amiodarone is considered which class of antidysrhythmic drugs?