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A nurse has been following a male patient who is taking hydralazine, clonidine, and a diuretic for hypertension. After 2 weeks of medication therapy, the patient begins to complain of numbness and tingling in his hands and feet.
 
  The nurse suspects that these signs or symptoms are
  A) a result of new onset diabetes.
  B) an adverse effect of the diuretic.
  C) signs of peripheral neuritis.
  D) an idiosyncratic reaction to clonidine.

Question 2

A woman is receiving prolonged drug therapy during her complicated pregnancy, and it may pose a risk to both the mother and the fetus. The primary care physician has made dosage adjustments to minimize adverse effects and prevent toxicity.
 
  The nurse should make sure
  A) that serum levels of the drug are being monitored.
  B) that the FDA is informed that the woman is receiving drug therapy.
  C) to check the drug's FDA pregnancy category to determine safety.
  D) that only nonpharmacologic alternatives are being used.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A





 

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