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When teaching a patient about a new prescription for carvedi…

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). 

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The nurse is working with a graduate nurse to prepare an int…

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?

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A patient with hypertension is taking furosemide [Lasix] for…

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?

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Phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDIs) have an added advantage…

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

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The nurse understands a patient who is treated for hypertens…

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? 

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A patient is receiving lidocaine by continuous intravenous (…

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

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A patient is receiving heparin postoperatively to prevent de…

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: 

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Amiodarone is considered which class of antidysrhythmic drug…

Amiodarone is considered which class of antidysrhythmic drugs?

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A nurse instructs a patient about signs and symptoms of digo…

A nurse instructs a patient about signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity. The nurse determines that teaching is successful if the patient makes which statement? 

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Calcium channel blockers have which pharmacodynamic effect?

Calcium channel blockers have which pharmacodynamic effect?

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