A patient has recently been prescribed a drug that treats his hypertension by blocking the sympathetic receptors in his sympathetic nervous system. This action is characteristic of
A) an adrenergic antagonist.
B) an adrenergic agonist.
C) a cardiotonic.
D) a neurotransmitter.
A
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A patient is receiving immunosuppressant therapy. Which of the following adverse effects should the patient be educated regarding these effects?
A) Liver failure B) Respiratory depression C) Myocardial infarction D) Serious infection
The nurse is measuring the vital signs of a full-term newborn. Which finding is abnormal?
a. An axillary temperature of 36.6 ° C (98 ° F) b. An apical pulse rate of 178 beats/min c. Respirations of 35 breaths/min d. Blood pressure of 80/50 mm Hg
Which groups of people are especially sensitive to medication effects? (Select all that apply.)
a. Older adults b. Caucasians c. Infants d. Minorities e. Women
A client newly diagnosed with RA is depressed after the nurse provides education on the disease process. Important interventions the nurse can offer include helping the client
a. choose a high-protein, high-carbohydrate diet to provide energy. b. find medical supply companies that carry adaptive devices. c. learn to participate actively in response to their illness. d. understand the importance of taking medications on time.