Which of the following is an adverse effect that does not likely result from an overdose of the calcium channel blocker verapamil?

A. Increased myocardial contraction
B. AV block
C. Bradycardia
D. Decreased myocardial contraction


Answer: A

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A. Menorrhagia B. Metrorrhagia C. Dysmenorrhea D. Premenstrual syndrome

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A patient beginning therapy with cabergoline asks the nurse about the purpose of the drug. The best response would be that the drug is:

a. used to inhibit the release of antidiuretic hormone. b. used to inhibit the release of prolactin. c. used to prevent hyperthyroidism. d. indicated for patients with a corticotropin deficiency.

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What is the most accurate statement related to a study's strengths?

a. A study's strengths always involve a level of complexity—multiple research questions, many variables, many references. b. A study's strengths are essentially the elements of the study that the researcher completed in accordance with the design of the study. c. A study's strengths are determined by whether the research results are statistically significant or not. d. A study's strengths are determined by the number of times the article is cited by other authors.

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The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to a toddler-age client. Which is the most appropriate statement by the nurse prior to this procedure?

1. "It is all right to cry. After we are done, you can go to the box and pick out your favorite sticker." 2. "We will give you your shot when your mommy comes back." 3. "I will wipe your skin with a magic wipe and then hold the needle like this and say ‘one, two, three, go' and give you your shot. Are you ready?" 4. "This is a magic sword that will give you your medicine and make you all better."

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