Author Question: Clients taking diltiazem HCl should be instructed to take the medication with a calcium-containing ... (Read 21 times)

Alygatorr01285 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

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.