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A client taking a loop diuretic such as furosemide should be monitored for which adverse effects? (Select all that apply).

When screening a client who will be taking a nonselective beta-blocker, the nurse knows that the presence of which condition may cause serious problems with this medication?

The nurse initiates a continuous nitroglycerin IV drip on a patient with hypertensive crisis. The nurse notes the following pre-administration vital signs: Hypertensive crisis(1)(2).JPG  Which findings does the nurse expect to observe after starting the medication?

The nurse administering milrinone recognizes that this drug will have a positive inotropic effect. Explain what this means.

What are 2 adverse effects of rapid administration of IV furosemide (pushing too fast)?

The nurse is caring for an adult client in the cardiac unit. Digoxin(2).JPG  Use the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. Each choice will only be used once. The client is most at risk for [BLANK-1] related to [BLANK-2]. Blank 1 dehydration hypertension digoxin toxicity Blank 2 concurrent use of digoxin and furosemide history of heart failure nausea and vomiting

A client is started on hydralazine concurrently with labetalol, a beta blocker for hypertension. The rationale for concurrent use of these drugs is to produce which effect?

List the 2 main effects of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS).

When counseling a male client about contraindications with angina medications, the nurse will discuss which potential problem?

The nurse notes in the client’s medication history that the client is taking dicyclomine, an anticholinergic. The nurse determines that the client is taking this medication for which condition?