Glucagon is used in the treatment of beta-blocker overdose because it:
A) causes vasoconstriction and increases blood pressure.
B) produces positive inotropic and chronotropic effects.
C) activates beta-1 receptors and increases the heart rate.
D) blocks alpha-2 receptors and increases blood pressure.
Ans: B) produces positive inotropic and chronotropic effects.
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The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient home. In providing instruction about the patients medications, the nurse should state:
a. "Before taking Metoprolol, you need to take your BP and rate." b. "MS should be taken only when needed for pain." c. "Take 1 baby aspirin by mouth every morning." d. "Take your water pill bid and you should be fine."
The nurse is explaining to a patient how the medication Lipitor helps reduce the low density lipoprotein level. Which of the following should the nurse include in these instructions?
1. contact your physician if you develop muscle pain 2. aches and pains are common with this medication and should not cause concern 3. it will take about 6 months before this medication will improve your low density lipoprotein level 4. this is one of the few medications that will not need to be monitored with periodic blood tests
A female client with infertility is suspected as having a problem with patent fallopian tubes and ovum motility. For which health problems should the nurse expect that this client will be evaluated? Select all that apply
1. Endometriosis 2. Cervical stenosis 3. Ectopic pregnancy 4. Peritubal adhesions 5. Pelvic inflammatory disease
Metabolic acidosis in diabetics occurs as a result of:
A. the breakdown of fats. B. the breakdown of carbohydrates. C. the breakdown of proteins. D. the breakdown of nucleic acids.