A nurse is reviewing a patient's medications. When given concurrently with epinephrine (Adrenalin), which drugs may precipitate a hypertensive crisis?
a. Beta blockers
b. Diuretics
c. Alpha1-adrenergic blockers
d. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
ANS: D
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors can intensify the vasoconstrictive effects of epinephrine on the heart and blood vessels, therefore their administration together would be contraindicated.
Beta blockers are vasodilators and would not likely precipitate a hypertensive crisis when administered with epinephrine.
Diuretics can complement the beneficial effects of dopamine on the kidney.
Alpha1-adrenergic blockers would cause vasodilation and would not likely precipitate a hypertensive crisis when administered with epinephrine.
You might also like to view...
The nursing student is preparing a student-oriented care plan. This type of care plan:
a. is a preplanned, preprinted guide for nursing care of clients with common needs. b. are concise documents that become a part of the client's medical record on discharge. c. is a comprehensive care plan that has great depth for teaching the process of planning care. d. is computer generated.
The nurse is conducting a health history interview for a patient who presents with amenorrhea. Which questions are appropriate? Select all that apply
1) "What is your menstrual history?" 2) "What is your pregnancy history?" 3) "What is your sexual history?" 4) "Do you have pain when voiding?" 5) "Do you take showers or tub baths?"
A patient with esophageal varices is being treated with an esophageal tamponade (Sengstaken-Blakemore) tube. What should be the nurse's priority when caring for this patient?
1. Ensuring that the gastric balloon remains inflated 2. Keeping a pair of scissors at the bedside at all times 3. Keeping the patient sedated and quiet 4. Maintaining the esophageal balloon pressure between 15 and 20 mm Hg
The nurse is caring for a client with anorexia. Which subjective findings should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.
A. Perception of being overweight. B. Periods of excessive food consumption followed by purging. C. Constipation. D. Abdominal pain. E. Obsession with physical appearance.