The nurse evaluates a patient taking folic acid. One concern with ...

[jrubin]

The nurse evaluates a patient taking folic acid. One concern with this patient is that taking the folic acid may:
 
  a. cause fetal malformation.
  b. worsen megaloblastic anemia.
  c. mask the signs of vitamin B12 deficiency.
  d. negatively affect potassium levels.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer a beta2 antagonist and understands that this medication is most likely indicated for which of the following patients?
 
  a. The patient in preterm labor
  b. The patient with a blood glucose level of 58
  c. The patient with an exacerbation of asthma
  d. The patient with a sustained heart rate of 121/minute

[emilymalinowski12]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

D
A beta2 antagonist would be appropriate for a patient with a sustained heart rate of 121/minute, because the effects of the drug would result in a decrease in the workload on the heart and a re-duction in the heart rate.
A beta2 agonist is indicated for preterm labor, not an antagonist. An antagonist would relax the uterus, possibly resulting in delivery of a preterm infant.
A beta2 antagonist would result in inhibition of glycogenolysis, which would help raise the low blood glucose and thus would be contraindicated for this patient.
A beta2 antagonist is contraindicated in a patient with an exacerbation of asthma.

[jrubin]

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[emilymalinowski12]

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