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lracut11

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A nurse administers riluzole to a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Which neurotransmitter would be the most affected by this drug?
 
  a. Dopamine
  b. Glutamate
  c. GABA
  d. Norepinephrine

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A patient is taking verapamil (Calan) and is being taught the various side effects and drug-to-drug interactions. Which statement made by the patient demonstrates a need for further teaching?
 
  a. I will experience facial flushing.
  b. I may experience gingival hyperplasia.
  c. I will experience an increase in my heart rate.
  d. I should monitor my blood pressure daily.


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yotaSR5

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

b

Answer to Question 2

C
Verapamil decreases, not increases, the heart rate; this statement indicates a need for further teaching.
Side effects of verapamil include facial flushing and gingival hyperplasia; no further teaching is needed.
The patient should monitor the blood pressure, because verapamil is an antihypertensive medica-tion; no further teaching is needed.


lracut11

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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

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