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cookcarl

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A nurse is caring for a newborn 1 day after delivery. The infant's mother used betaxolol during pregnancy. The nurse will expect to monitor this infant for which condition?
 
  a. Hyperglycemia
  b. Hyperthyroidism
  c. Respiratory distress
  d. Tachycardia

Question 2

A patient has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and will receive alfuzosin (Uroxatral). What is an important nursing action when administering this drug?
 
  a. Administer the first dose at bedtime to minimize the first-dose effect.
  b. Prepare the patient for potential ejaculatory dysfunction.
  c. Request an order for a diuretic to counter the effects of sodium retention.
  d. Review the patient's chart for liver function tests (LFTs).


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

ANS: C
Use of beta blockers during pregnancy can affect a newborn for several days after birth. Newborns are at risk for bradycardia, respiratory distress, and hypoglycemia. Hyperglycemia, hyperthyroidism, and tachycardia are not expected residual effects.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Alfuzosin is indicated for BPH only and is contraindicated in patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment; therefore, LFTs would be an important assessment. It does not interfere with ejaculation. It does not reduce blood pressure and does not cause sodium retention or increased blood volume, so diuretics are not necessary. It does not cause orthostatic hypotension, so first-dose effect precautions are not necessary.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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