A nurse is teaching a patient about nitroglycerin. Which statement correctly describes how this medication works?
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A client arrives in the emergency department with supraventr…
A client arrives in the emergency department with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). The cardiac monitor shows a regular narrow-complex rhythm at 184/min. The client is alert, BP is 126/74 mmHg, and oxygen saturation is 98%. Vagal maneuvers were unsuccessful. The provider prescribes IV diltiazem (Cardizem). The client asks, “Why are you giving me this medication?” Which response by the nurse is BEST?
A patient with an acute ischemic stroke received alteplase 3…
A patient with an acute ischemic stroke received alteplase 3 hours ago. The patient suddenly develops confusion, worsening left-sided weakness, and blurred vision. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A patient taking digoxin and furosemide reports nausea, loss…
A patient taking digoxin and furosemide reports nausea, loss of appetite, and seeing yellow halos around lights. What should the nurse do first?
The nurse is reviewing the indications for aspirin. Which co…
The nurse is reviewing the indications for aspirin. Which conditions may be treated or prevented with aspirin? Select all that apply.
A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure who is pre…
A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure who is prescribed furosemide (Lasix) and spironolactone (Aldactone). The nurse is reviewing the effects of both medications on potassium levels. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
A nurse is teaching a client who has been prescribed metopro…
A nurse is teaching a client who has been prescribed metoprolol for hypertension and tachycardia. Which statement by the nurse BEST describes the two primary therapeutic effects of metoprolol?
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and hear…
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and heart failure and is prescribed metoprolol. Before administering the medication, the nurse obtains the following assessment findings: Blood pressure: 104/66mHg Heart rate: 48/min Respiratory rate: 18/min Oxygen saturation: 97% The client reports feeling dizzy when standing. The client has a history of type 2 diabetes. What is the priority action by the nurse?
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a patient with…
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a patient with heart failure. Which finding should cause the nurse to withhold the medication and notify the healthcare provider?
A patient develops sudden shortness of breath and tachycardi…
A patient develops sudden shortness of breath and tachycardia 2 days after abdominal surgery. A CT pulmonary angiogram (CTA chest) confirms a pulmonary embolism. The patient is hemodynamically stable. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?