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jho37

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The client is being treated with metoprolol as well as digitalis. The nurse anticipates the interaction of these two drugs will result in an increased incidence of:
 
  a. tachycardia.
  b. heart block.
  c. bradycardia.
  d. cardiac pauses.

Question 2

The client is being treated with metoprolol. The nurse notes that the client has been experiencing sinus bradycardia. What is the highest priority nursing intervention?
 
  a. Call the physician; the medication is contraindicated if there is sinus bradycardia.
  b. Teach the client that the medication schedule must be strictly adhered to.
  c. Call the physician; the dosage should be increased when there is sinus bradycardia.
  d. Teach the client that he should notify the physician if he experiences rapid heart rate.


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emilymalinowski12

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

ANS: C
The combination of metoprolol and digitalis will result in an increase incidence of bradycardia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Sinus bradycardia is a contraindication to treatment with metoprolol.


jho37

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

alvinum

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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