The patient who has just begun therapy with nadolol (Corgard) has begun to demonstrate adverse drug effects. Which of the following symptoms is not likely to be caused by use of this drug?
a. Hypotension
b. Bradycardia
c. Bronchospasm
d. Angina
ANS: D
Hypotension, bradycardia, and bronchospasm are the most common adverse reactions to beta blockers and are most likely to occur when therapy is begun.
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a. 1.19 m2 b. 0.75 m2 c. 0.56 m2 d. 0.8 m2
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A primary source for the standards of practice for pediatric nurses is:
1. Pediatric Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice. 2. Code of Ethics. 3. Nightingale's Pledge. 4. None of the above.
Treating others how they want to be treated is an example of
A. moral care. B. the golden rule. C. patient rights. D. the platinum rule.