The nurse is caring for a patient who is being prepared for coronary atherectomy. Which of the following orders would the nurse expect to administer?
a. Administration of an antiplatelet
b. Administration of a beta blocker
c. Administration of a calcium channel blocker
d. Administration of a diuretic
ANS: C
Calcium channel blockers are given before atherectomy to prevent vasospasms from the vibrating cutter. An antiplatelet agent is given after the procedure.
You might also like to view...
Family-building activities are an extension of family rituals and center on recreation and leisure. They do contribute to family bonding, but the most specific answer is family building. Family activities are influenced by family beliefs.
A. Family beliefs B. Family bonding C. Family building D. Family rituals
The nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of catatonic schizophrenia. The behavior consistent with this diagnosis is the patient:
a. talks excitedly about going home. b. suspiciously watches the staff. c. stands on one foot for 15 minutes. d. states he has a cat under his bed that talks to him.
The research design is the researcher's plan for converting verbal information into numeric form
A) True B) False
Which of the following does not affect the degree of fetal activity?
a. Vibroacoustic stimulation b. Smoking c. Fetal position d. Gestational age