After receiving a loading dose of milrinone (Primacor), the nurse would assess the client for which of the following as most likely? Select all that apply
A) Hypertension
B) Angina
C) Hyperkalemia
D) Headache
E) Insomnia
Ans: B, D
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The adverse reactions most likely to occur after the administration of milrinone (Primacor) to a client are ventricular arrhythmias, hypotension, angina, chest pain, headache, and hypokalemia.
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