Describe the effects that calcium channel blockers have on the body.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Calcium channel blockers are cardiac drugs that inhibit the transport of calcium into the myocardial and vascular smooth muscle cells, which decreases myocardial contractibility and the demand for oxygen. They also dilate the coronary arteries.
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has B-positive blood. The patient is severely anemic and requires a blood transfusion. Which types of blood can the patient receive? (Select all that apply.)
a. AB positive b. AB negative c. B negative d. B positive e. O positive f. O negative
A pregnant adolescent is not gaining weight and reports having a few beers with friends over the weekends. Which response should the nurse make to this client? (Select all that apply.)
a. "This just shows what kind of a mother you will be." b. "No amount of alcohol has been proven safe to consume during pregnancy." c. "An occasional beer may be safe, but why take a chance with your baby's health?" d. "Alcohol use during pregnancy is toxic to the fetus and can affect normal development." e. "Alcohol can prevent the absorption of nutrients that are important for fetal development."
The American family is declining because of
1. Working mothers 2. Divorce 3. Lower fertility 4. Ignoring the needs of children
Which factor influences the growing number of poor persons in the United States?
a. Increase in company earnings b. Changes in the labor force c. Better access to quality education d. Adequate welfare benefits