Clients taking diltiazem HCl should be instructed to take the ...

[Alygatorr01285]

Clients taking diltiazem HCl should be instructed to take the medication with a calcium-containing antacid to decrease GI upset.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The client receiving high dose long term amiodarone therapy should be monitored every 3-6 months for:
 
  a. tachycardia. c. renal failure.
  b. pulmonary toxicity. d. muscle hyper-reflexia.

[lindahyatt42]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F

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Correct OTC antacids with calcium should be avoided when taking diltiazem.
Incorrect

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: An adverse effect of amiodarone is bradycardia.
B Correct: Clients should be monitored every 3-6 months for pulmonary toxicity.
C Incorrect: Renal failure is not an adverse effect of amiodarone.
D Incorrect: An adverse effect of amiodarone is muscle weakness.

[Alygatorr01285]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[amynguyen1221]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it