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Phentolamine is the agent used to treat extravasation of dobutamine.

The 96-year-old patient is receiving digoxin and furosemide. In the morning, the patient reports having a headache and feeling nauseated. What should the nurse do first?

What is given to treat a massive digoxin overdose?

A patient diagnosed with a cardiac dysrhythmia will not require medication therapy. The patient expresses concern about the lack of proposed treatment. What response should the nurse provide to best address the patient’s concern?

The nurse is administering a beta-adrenergic blocking agent. Which symptom reported by the patient would cause the nurse to contact the health care provider?

A patient who is taking an ACE inhibitor informs the nurse that she is considering having a child. What information should the nurse provide to the patient related to this new information?

Which patient statement indicates the need for additional teaching about propranolol?

A nurse is giving medication instruction to a patient who is taking metoprolol (Lopressor), a beta blocker. Which statement by the patient would indicate that teaching has been effective?

The nurse is teaching a patient how to take his diltiazem. Which instruction would be most appropriate?

A patient has been administered dobutamine HCL. Which adverse reactions should the nurse monitor for in the patient?