Author Question: When reviewing the medical record of a client who is prescribed a cardiotonic, which condition would ... (Read 16 times)

Coya19@aol.com · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

When reviewing the medical record of a client who is prescribed a cardiotonic, which condition would lead the nurse to contact the primary health care provider because the drug is contraindicated for use? Select all that apply.

A) Digitalis toxicity
B) Hypertension
C) Cardiac tamponade
D) Hypotension
E) Ventricular tachycardia

Question 2

A nurse would administer the prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) cautiously for a client with which electrolyte imbalances? Select all that apply.

A) Hypokalemia
B) Hypermagnesemia
C) Hypocalcemia
D) Hyperkalemia
E) Hypomagnesemia

lkanara2 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
The cardiotonics are contraindicated in the presence of digitalis toxicity and in clients with known drug hypersensitivity, ventricular tachycardia, cardiac tamponade, restrictive cardiomyopathy, or AV block.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
The cardiotonic drugs are given cautiously to clients with electrolyte imbalances (especially hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, and hypomagnesemia).