Which of the following is a nitrate compound that is used therapeutically to relieve acute attacks of angina?
1. Quinidine sulfate
2. Nitroglycerin
3. Digitalis
4. Minoxidil
2
Rapid-acting nitrates are used mostly to relieve pain in acute angina.
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A) Chronic diarrhea B) Hyperglycemia C) Rhinorrhea D) Contact dermatitis
During an assessment the nurse suspects an older male patient is experiencing andropause. What did the nurse assess in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Breast enlargement B) Testicular shrinking C) Dark spots on the skin D) Reduced muscle mass E) Bruising and petechiae
Changes in the diet of the pregnant client who has phenylketonuria would include:
a. adding foods high in vitamin C. b. eliminating drinks containing aspartame. c. restricting protein intake to <20 g a day. d. increasing caloric intake to at least 1800 cal/day.
A patient receiving hormone manipulation as cancer therapy has all of the following side effects. For which one should you notify the prescriber immediately?
a. Redness, pain, and swelling of the calf b. Fluid retention with weight gain c. Acne and darkening of the skin d. Breast swelling and tenderness