Which of the following is a similarity between angiotensin receptor blocking drugs (ARBs) and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs)?
A. They increase bradykinin concentrations.
B. They cause dry cough and allergic reactions.
C. They can be used in normal doses during pregnancy.
D. They cause adverse effects such as hypotension and GI disturbances.
Answer: D
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a. "Barbiturates should not be used in patients with a history of delirium." b. "Barbiturates should not be used in patients with suicidal tendencies." c. "Barbiturates should not be used in patients with an allergy to benzodiazepines." d. "Barbiturates should not be used in patients with a history of drowsiness with the use of these agents."
The nurse assesses the client's heart sounds and auscultates a sharp clicking sound. Which does the nurse implement?
1. Asks client about valve replacement surgery 2. Instructs client to elevate the head of the bed 3. Requests tutoring for heart sound auscultation 4. Explains this is a normal finding in older adults
The parents of a 9-month-old child who has been diagnosed with coarctation of the aorta are anxious to have the defect repaired quickly. The nurse's best response will be based on the knowledge that:
a. The repair can be done when the child has tripled the birth weight b. The repair will be done in stages over a period of several months c. Repair at such an early age will almost assure recurrence d. Surgical repair is the only option
A client with hyperthyroidism has been reading about PTU on the internet. The client asks the nurse, "How do antihormones work to help my condition?" Which is the nurse's best response?
1. "Your body has been affected by too much thyroid hormone. PTU is a drug that can block your body's response to thyroid hormone." 2. "Antihormones oppose the action of estrogen, which allows thyroid to regain its effectiveness." 3. "PTU regenerates your thyroid gland and causes normal tissue to regrow, so the effects of too much thyroid will disappear." 4. "PTU replaces your abnormal thyroid hormone with normal thyroid hormone."