Calcium channel blockers like amlodipine and diltiazem have a negative inotropic effect so they decrease the workload of the heart and dilate coronary arterioles
a. true
b. false
Answer: a. true
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a. intramuscular route. b. intravenous route. c. oral route. d. subcutaneous route.
Pulsus paradoxus may be seen on intra-arterial blood pressure monitoring when
a. there is a decrease of more than 10 mm Hg in the arterial waveform before inhalation. b. there is a single, nonperfused beat. c. the waveform demonstrates tall, tented T waves. d. the pulse pressure is greater than 20 mm Hg on exhalation.
You are palpating the apical impulse in a patient with heart disease and find that the amplitude is diffuse and increased. Which of the following conditions could be a potential cause of an increase in the amplitude of the impulse?
A) Hypothyroidism B) Aortic stenosis, with pressure overload of the left ventricle C) Mitral stenosis, with volume overload of the left atrium D) Cardiomyopathy
The nurse makes a medication error, but the client is not harmed. The client's family asks the nurse manager what is considered a medication error. Which are potential responses by the nurse manager?
1. Failure to follow health care provider's orders 2. Failure to give the right medication 3. Failure to give a medication at the ordered time 4. Failure to call the pharmacy and report that the medication has been given 5. Failure to give the right dose of the medication