A client with heart disease is on a continuous telemetry monitor and has developed sinus bradycardia. In determining the possible cause of the bradycardia, the nurse assesses the client's medication record. Which medication is most likely the cause of the bradycardia?
A) Propanolol (Inderal).
B) Captopril (Capoten).
C) Furosemide (Lasix).
D) Dobutamine (Dobutrex).
Answer: A) Propanolol (Inderal).
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A. Watch for the coming storm at the windows. B. Immediately take shelter in a basement away from any windows. C. Take shelter in a large room under a blanket. D. As soon as the alarm goes off, gather your emergency supplies and head to the nearest community shelter.
A patient diagnosed with gout is concerned that the small "lumps" on the ear and big toe will become lodged in the blood, resulting in a blood clot. What explanation by the nurse is the most accurate response to this patient?
A. "Unfortunately, this is a common complication associated with gout." B. "You will need to talk with the physician during your next visit." C. "Clots will not develop if you take your anti-gout medicine." D. "These 'lumps' do not cause clot development."
While inspecting a patient's breasts, the nurse finds that the left breast is slightly larger than the right with the bilateral presence of Montgomery glands. The nurse should:
a. Palpate over the Montgomery glands, checking for drainage. b. Consider these findings as normal, and proceed with the examination. c. Ask extensive health history questions regarding the woman's breast asymmetry. d. Continue with the examination, and then refer the patient for further evaluation of the Montgomery glands.
How does ephedrine act on the body?
A) Stimulates the release of norepinephrine B) Acts indirectly on beta-adrenergic receptor sites C) Stimulates the release of dopamine D) Acts indirectly on alpha-adrenergic receptor sites