Which classification of drug is used to treat ventricular tachycardia?

A. Potassium channel blocker
B. Calcium channel blocker
C. Beta-adrenergic antagonist
D. Sodium channel blocker


Answer: A

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Which of the following activities are involved when delegating tasks to other members of the nursing team? Select all that apply

a. Supervising patient care that is given b. Determining the skill mix of unit personnel c. Assessing the needs of the clients involved d. Deciding which tasks to assign to a team member

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A client with allergic rhinitis is prescribed an antihistamine. The nurse instructs the client to suck on sugarless hard candy to address which of the following?

A) Drowsiness and sedation B) Thickening of the bronchial secretions C) Altered sensation of taste D) Dryness of the oral mucosa and the throat

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After teaching a client who is to receive lypressin nasal spray as treatment for neurogenic diabetes insipidus about administration, which client statement indicates the need for additional teaching?

A) "I'll inhale fully after spraying the drug." B) "If my nose gets irritated, I'll call my physician." C) "I should hold the spray container upright." D) "While sitting up, I'll place the nozzle in my nostril."

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The implementation that the nurse may perform for a patient with pruritus without a physician's order is to:

1. apply topical corticosteroids to affected areas. 2. administer an antihistamine. 3. apply lubricant to unbroken skin. 4. bathe the patient in an oatmeal bath.

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