You are teaching a patient who has just been prescribed prazosin (Minipress) for hypertension. You immediately notify the prescriber and question the order upon discovering that the patient is also taking which drug?
a. Aspirin
b. Atenolol (Tenormin)
c. Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
d. Sildenafil (Viagra)
ANS: D
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a. calculate risk of 3-month mortality in patients 12 years old or older. b. calculate risk of 3-month mortality in patients 11 years or younger. c. calculate risk of 6-month mortality in patient 18 years or older. d. calculate risk of 6-month mortality in patient 17 years or younger.
The nurse is assessing a client and notes that he is receiving finasteride (Proscar). The client denies having any history of a significant prostate disorder. What is the best assessment question for the nurse to ask at this time?
1. "Do you have male pattern baldness?" 2. "Do you have erectile dysfunction?" 3. "Do you have a stomach ulcer?" 4. "Do you have high blood pressure?"
Which prescription should the nurse be concerned about a pregnant client receiving?
A. Enalapril (Vasotec) B. Potassium supplement C. Doxazosin (Cardura) D. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
The nurse is preparing a patient to undergo a dexamethasone suppression test. Which action is most appropriate?
a. Instruct the patient to be NPO 6 hours be-fore the test. b. Instruct the patient that urine levels will be assessed after a 24-hour collection period. c. Administer a steroid the morning of the test. d. Instruct the patient that a blood specimen will be collected in the morning.