« previous next »

Author Question: How would the nurse expect calcium channel blockers to physiologically affect the function of the ... (Read 25 times)

craiczarry

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 527
on: Jul 23, 2018
How would the nurse expect calcium channel blockers to physiologically affect the function of the heart?
 
  1. Increase the rate
  2. Decrease coronary perfusion
  3. Increase the force of contraction
  4. Decrease AV nodal conduction

Question 2

A patient is started on nifedipine (Procardia) concurrently with a beta blocker for hypertension. The rationale for concurrent use of a beta blocker is to produce which of the following effects?
 
  a. Decreased flushing
  b. Prevention of constipation
  c. Prevention of reflex tachycardia
  d. Increased cardiac effects


Ksanderson1296

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Beta blockers are combined with nifedipine to prevent reflex tachycardia.
Beta blockers do not reduce flushing or prevent constipation.
Beta blockers can reduce the adverse cardiac effects of nifedipine.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.

Did you know?

Limit intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk. Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Limit fried food. Use healthy oils when cooking.

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

Did you know?

Although puberty usually occurs in the early teenage years, the world's youngest parents were two Chinese children who had their first baby when they were 8 and 9 years of age.

Did you know?

The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.

Jacob, Monod, and Pardee's hypothesis for the function of the lacI region Jacob, Monod, and Pardee's hypothesis for the function of the lacI region
Nurse opens sterile package Nurse opens sterile package
Calcium metabolism in osteoporosis. Calcium metabolism in osteoporosis.
How to plot a cosine function containing an amplitude and phase-shift (Question 1 of 2) How to plot a cosine function containing an amplitude and phase-shift (Question 1 of 2)
Structure and function of complex I (NADH–coenzyme Q reductase) Structure and function of complex I (NADH–coenzyme Q reductase)
Nurse measuring the recumbent height of a toddler Nurse measuring the recumbent height of a toddler
Video: Deglutition

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library