The client is scheduled to begin treatment with sublingual nitroglycerin to treat angina. A history of medication for ________ would cause the nurse to contact the primary healthcare provider
a. erectile dysfunction
b. migraine headaches
c. sinus infection
d. coronary artery disease
ANS: A
Nitroglycerin is contraindicated when the client has a history of using medication for erectile dysfunction, such as Viagra.
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a. Increase net ultrafiltrate of fluid. b. Discontinue vasopressor support. c. Assess the patient for blood loss and hypotension. d. Notify the physician of access pressures.
As macrophages consume LDL-cholesterol from the wall of damaged arteries, the macrophages transform into cholesterol-rich ________.
A. apoproteins B. chylomicrons C. foam cells D. very-low-density lipoproteins
The nurse asks the client to hold the arms straight out, perpendicular to the floor, and the nurse tries to push the client's arms down. The nurse is testing the strength of which muscles in this procedure?
a. Triceps b. Biceps c. Trapezius d. Deltoid
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A) "The medicine is used to treat urinary retention." B) "The medicine will stop the blood in the urine." C) "The medicine will decrease the pain." D) "The medicine will prevent hesitancy."