Author Question: What should be used with caution in clients with asthma and heart failure? 1. Nonselective beta ... (Read 166 times)

s.tung · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

What should be used with caution in clients with asthma and heart failure?

1. Nonselective beta blockers
2. ACE inhibitors
3. Beta1 blockers
4. Alpha blockers

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a hypertensive crisis. Which medication does the nurse anticipate, as it is the drug of choice for this condition?

1. Nitroprusside (Nitropress)
2. Enalapril (Vasotec)
3. Diltiazem (Cardizem)
4. Lisinopril (Zestril)

durant1234 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Rationale 1: Nonselective beta blockers slow heart rate and cause bronchoconstriction .
Rationale 2: Nonselective beta blockers slow heart rate and cause bronchoconstriction .
Rationale 3: Nonselective beta blockers slow heart rate and cause bronchoconstriction .
Rationale 4: Nonselective beta blockers slow heart rate and cause bronchoconstriction .

Global Rationale: Non-selective beta blockers slow heart rate and cause bronchoconstriction . ACE inhibitors, Beta1 blockers, and alpha blockers are safe to take for clients with asthma and heart failure.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

Rationale 1: Nitroprusside (Nitropress) is the drug of choice for hypertensive emergency.
Rationale 2: Enalapril (Vasotec) is incorrect because nitroprusside (Nitropress) is the drug of choice for hypertensive emergency.
Rationale 3: Diltiazem (Cardizem) is incorrect because nitroprusside (Nitropress) is the drug of choice for hypertensive emergency.
Rationale 4: Lisinopril (Zestril) is incorrect because nitroprusside (Nitropress) is the drug of choice for hypertensive emergency.

Global Rationale: Nitroprusside (Nitropress) is the drug of choice for hypertensive emergency. Enalapril (Vasotec) is incorrect because nitroprusside (Nitropress) is the drug of choice for hypertensive emergency. Diltiazem (Cardizem) is incorrect because nitroprusside (Nitropress) is the drug of choice for hypertensive emergency. Lisinopril (Zestril) is incorrect because nitroprusside (Nitropress) is the drug of choice for hypertensive emergency.