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Chloeellawright

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The nurse should monitor the client taking verapamil for:
 
  a. hypotension. c. diarrhea.
  b. hypertension. d. euphoria.

Question 2

When caring for the client in shock, the nurse prepares to administer which of the following to regulate the client's blood pressure?
 
  a. verapamil c. diltiazem
  b. metaraminol d. fetodipine


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macybarnes

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A Correct: Verapamil causes vasodilation which can lead to hypotension.
B Incorrect: Verapamil is used to treat hypertension.
C Incorrect: Diarrhea is not an adverse effect associated with verapamil.
D Incorrect: Euphoria is not an adverse effect associated with verapamil.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Verapamil is a calcium channel antagonist and can cause hypotension.
B Correct: Metaraminol is used to treat severe hypotension associated with shock.
C Incorrect: Diltiazem is a calcium channel antagonist and can cause hypotension.
D Incorrect: Fetodipine is a calcium channel antagonist and can cause hypotension.


Chloeellawright

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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