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shofmannx20

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A client has been prescribed a beta blocker for a dysrhythmia. Which side effects could be related to the beta blocker therapy?(Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Hypertension
  2. Hypotension
  3. Tachycardia
  4. Bradycardia
  5. Hyperkalemia

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client with a dysrhythmia. The nurse anticipates this client may be placed on which classes of medications to treat dysrhythmias?(Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Sodium channel blockers
  2. Potassium channel blockers
  3. Magnesium channel blockers
  4. Angiotensin channel blockers
  5. Antihyperlipidemics



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Answer to Question 1

2, 4

Rationale 1: Beta blockers lower blood pressure, and can cause hypotension.
Rationale 2: Blockade of beta receptors in the heart can result in bradycardia, and hypotension can cause dizziness and possible fainting.
Rationale 3: Beta blockers slow heart rate, and can cause bradycardia.
Rationale 4: Blockade of beta receptors in the heart can result in bradycardia, and hypotension can cause dizziness and possible fainting.
Rationale 5: Beta blockers do not cause hyperkalemia.

Global Rationale: Blockade of beta receptors in the heart can result in bradycardia, and hypotension can cause dizziness and possible fainting. Beta blockers lower blood pressure, and can cause hypotension. Beta blockers slow heart rate, and can cause bradycardia. Beta blockers do not cause hyperkalemia.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2

Rationale 1: Sodium channel blockers are used to treat dysrhythmias.
Rationale 2: Potassium channel blockers are used to treat dysrhythmias.
Rationale 3:Magnesium channel blockers is incorrect because there is no such drug class.
Rationale 4:Angiotensin channel blockers is incorrect because there is no such drug class.
Rationale 5: Antihyperlipidemics are used to treat high cholesterol.

Global Rationale: Sodium channel blockers and potassium channel blockers are used to treat dysrhythmias. Magnesium channel blockers is incorrect because there is no such drug class. Angiotensin channel blockers is incorrect because there is no such drug class. Antihyperlipidemics are used to treat high cholesterol.




shofmannx20

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


peter

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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