Which of the following classes of drugs is most widely used in the treatment of cardiomyopathy?
A) Antihypertensives
B) Beta-adrenergic blockers
C) Calcium channel blockers
D) Nitrates
Ans: B) Beta-adrenergic blockers
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The OB-GYN nurse is assessing a pregnant patient, and recognizes genetic amniocentesis will be indicated
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The patient who is receiving antipsychotic medication complains of having a dry mouth. The patient refused the morning dose of the medication. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Why are you refusing the medicine?" 2. "I can give you benztropine (Cogentin) for your dry mouth." 3. "I will let your doctor know about your dry mouth." 4. "A dry mouth is common, but drinking more water will help."
The nurse recommends to the mother of a 9-month-old who has been exposed to Hepatitis A in daycare that she should:
a. Get the hepatitis A vaccine now rather than waiting until the child is 1 year old b. Use airborne precautions in the home while caring for the baby c. Get passive immunity for the baby with immunoglobulin d. Treat the rash with calamine lotion