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Themember4

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After receiving a loading dose of milrinone (Primacor), the nurse would assess the client for which of the following as most likely? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Hypertension
  B) Angina
  C) Hyperkalemia
  D) Headache
  E) Insomnia

Question 2

A client is prescribed a cardiotonic drug. The nurse would expect to administer which of the following in conjunction with this drug as part of the treatment for heart failure? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Loop diuretics
  B) Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs)
  C) Thiazide diuretics
  D) Calcium channel blockers
  E) Beta blockers


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hollysheppard095

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, D
Feedback:
The adverse reactions most likely to occur after the administration of milrinone (Primacor) to a client are ventricular arrhythmias, hypotension, angina, chest pain, headache, and hypokalemia.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, E
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Cardiotonic drugs are used in clients with persistent symptoms, with recurrent hospitalization, or as indicated in conjunction with ACEIs, loop diuretics, and beta blockers in clients with heart failure.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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