The nurse recognizes that the mechanism for action of beta-adrenergic blockers in the treatment of angina is:
A) Positive chronotropic effect.
B) Negative inotropic effect.
C) Positive inotropic effect.
D) Antidysrhythmia.
Ans: B) Negative inotropic effect.
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a. increased; digoxin b. increased; tetracycline c. decreased; digoxin d. decreased; tetracycline
A nurse auscultates the right carotid artery in an older adult client and identifies a bruit. What does this assessment finding mean?
A) It is normal. B) It is distended. C) It is dissecting. D) It is inflamed.
A 52-year-old is diagnosed with primary hypertension but has no other health problems. Present treatment would cause the nurse to anticipate administering which drug to the patient?
a. A beta-adrenergic agonist b. An alpha-adrenergic agonist c. A diuretic d. A calcium channel agonist
The nurse is inspecting a patient's oral cavity. What is the most important safety reason to inspect for loose teeth when collecting data on the oral cavity of a patient?
a. Loose teeth are unsightly to the patient. b. Loose teeth can cause dental abscesses. c. Loose teeth can prevent the patient from eating. d. Loose teeth can be aspirated into the air-way.