The nurse reminds a patient that bradycardia is a side effect of:
1. diltiazem (Cardizem).
2. furosemide (Lasix).
3. hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ).
4. methyldopa (Aldomet).
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Calcium channel blockers such as diltiazem and verapamil can cause bradycardia because conduction is slowed in the heart.
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The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with human immune deficiency virus. The client's CD4+ cell count is 399/mm3. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Counsel the client on safer sex practices/abstinence. b. Encourage the client to abstain from alcohol. c. Facilitate genetic testing for CD4+ CCR5/CXCR4 co-receptors. d. Help the client plan high-protein/iron meals.
What is the underlying pathophysiologic process for pancreatitis?
A) Inflammation from bowel endotoxins B) Autodigestion by pancreatic enzymes C) Inability of the pancreas to activate its enzymes D) Destruction of pancreatic tissue by bile
Informed consent concerning contraceptive use is important because some of the me-thods:
a. Are invasive procedures that require hospitalization. b. Require a surgical procedure to insert. c. May not be reliable. d. Have potentially dangerous side effects.
Symptoms of eating disorders may overlap and are difficult to identify.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)