Which of the following classes of drugs is contraindicated in heart failure?
1. Nitrates
2. Long-acting dihydropyridines
3. Calcium channel blockers
4. Alpha-beta blockers
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A nurse manager praises a staff nurse by saying, "You are such a perfectionist and it clearly shows in your work." The supervisor who hears this praise is concerned for which reason?
1. Giving such high praise to a staff nurse may result in the nurse asking for a raise. 2. The manager should not praise a staff nurse so highly in front of other nurses. 3. The manager may be promoting a trait that often leads to constant stress. 4. This type of praise often leads to the nurse behaving in a superior manner when around the other nurses.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has not been able to sleep. The physician orders a barbiturate medication for this patient. What adverse effect should the nurse teach the patient about?
A) Double vision B) Paranoia C) Tinnitus D) Thinking abnormalities
The nurse evaluated that the 50-year-old male recently diagnosed with early stage cancer of the prostate has begun to accept his diagnosis when he:
a. jokes, "Well, I guess this just about can-cels any plans for a second honeymoon." b. calls his lawyer to update his will. c. requests current information on prostate cancer. d. asks his wife to call their children home from college to visit.
A nursing instructor is explaining the concept of the continuum of care to a group of students. Which of the following would the nurse include in this description?
A) Care provided in episodic intervals B) System of care that focuses primarily on wellness C) A single organization as responsible for care delivery D) Integrated system spanning illness to wellness states