Which are conditions that may be treated using beta blockers? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cardiac dysrhythmias
b. Heart failure
c. Hypotension
d. Hypothyroidism
e. Stage fright
A, B, E
Beta blockers are used to treat cardiac dysrhythmias, heart failure, and stage fright. They are used to treat hypertension and hyperthyroidism.
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1. Previous losses 2. Awareness of approaching loss 3. How grief was handled previously 4. Medications being taken for coping 5. History of alcohol abuse
Which of the following client comments indicate an understanding of drug/herbal interactions with warfarin therapy?
a. "I can still use my black cohosh for my menopause symptoms." b. "I should avoid taking B-complex vitamins." c. "I should discuss my thyroid medications with my doctor." d. "I can still use garlic to flavor my foods and decrease my cholesterol."
The correct order of stages for a surgical procedure is:
1. explore and isolate 2. open 3. repair, revise, excise or replace 4. dissect and expose 5. close a. 1, 4, 2, 3 and 5 b. 2, 1, 3, 4 and 5 c. 2, 3, 1, 4 and 5 d. 2, 4, 1, 3 and 5
During a nutritional assessment, the nurse calculates that a female patient's BMI is 27. The nurse would advise the patient to follow which of these recommendations?
a. This measurement indicates that the patient is overweight and should follow a plan of diet and exercise to lose weight. b. This measurement indicates that the patient is underweight and will need to take measures to gain weight. c. This measurement indicates that the patient is morbidly obese and may be a candidate for bariatric surgery. d. This measurement indicates that the patient is of normal weight and should continue with current lifestyle.