A patient is starting therapy with an alpha1 blocker for hypertension. Select the reason for the expected orthostatic blood pressure change
a. Reduced muscle tone in the venous walls
b. Dilation of peripheral arterioles
c. Parasympathetic effects on the central nervous system
d. Increased cardiac output from sympathetic stimulation
a
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A nurse has taught an adult patient about the fact that guaifenesin is not necessarily an effective way of liquefying secretions. To help liquefy the patient's secretions, the nurse should encourage which of the following measures?
A) Reducing salt intake B) Deep breathing and exercises C) Gargling with normal saline D) Increasing fluid intake
A patient, 6 days postoperative, is being weaned off an opioid analgesic. The patient reports he is getting no relief from the pain with the new non-opioid medication he is receiving. What might the nurse suspect is causing this patient's pain?
A) The patient needs a higher dose of the opioid analgesic. B) The patient has become addicted to the opioid medication. C) The patient has developed withdrawal syndrome. D) The patient has developed a cross-hypersensitive reaction.
A child with congestive heart failure (CHF) has been admitted. While assessing this client, the nurse would find which of the following?
1. Weight loss 2. Bradycardia 3. Tachycardia 4. Increased blood pressure
A 58-year-old patient has been receiving leuprolide as treatment for prostate cancer. The clinician should instruct the patient about which of these side effects of the medication?
a. Risk of osteoporosis c. May have impotence b. May have hot flushes d. All of the above