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jjjetplane

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The physician has started a patient on propranolol (Inderal LA), a beta blocker. The nurse knows this drug is used in the treatment of migraine headaches and which other conditions?
 
  a. Angina
  b. Hyperlipidemia
  c. Bradycardia
  d. Bronchospasm

Question 2

In observing a chemotherapy patient, an LPN/LVN must be aware of adverse effects from other products. The patient tells the nurse that he has found an herbal preparation to help control his nausea. Which represents the nurse's best response?
 
  a. That sounds wonderful, and it's inexpensive.
  b. Stop taking this product; it is toxic.
  c. Tell me the name of the herbal preparation you are taking.
  d. Follow the instructions on how to take that preparation.


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joneynes

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

ANS: A
Propranolol (Inderal LA) is a class II beta blocker used in the treatment of migraines and angina.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Some herbal preparations may be helpful in dealing with nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy. The nurse should find out what herbal preparation the patient is taking to ensure it does not react negatively with the other medications the patient is prescribed.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Wow, this really help

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