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APUS57

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse would administer disopyramide cautiously to a client with which condition? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Myasthenia gravis
  B) Diabetes
  C) Glaucoma
  D) Urinary retention
  E) Hypothyroidism

Question 2

A nurse is reading a journal article about propranolol. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find discussed? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Is a class III antiarrhythmic
  B) Acts by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the heart and kidney
  C) Reduces the release of renin
  D) Increases excitability of the heart
  E) Has membrane-stabilizing effects


Madisongo23

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D
Feedback:
Disopyramide is used cautiously in clients with myasthenia gravis, urinary retention, or glaucoma and in men with prostate enlargement.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, E
Feedback:
Propranolol (Inderal) is a class II antiarrhythmic that acts by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the heart and kidney, reducing the influence of the sympathetic nervous system on these areas, decreasing the excitability of the heart and the release of renin. Propranolol also has membrane-stabilizing effects.


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APUS57

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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