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The nurse, caring for a patient taking a beta-blocker and a nitrate to treat angina, recognizes the need for careful monitoring as the result of what secondary diagnosis?
 
  A) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  B) Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
  C) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  D) Chronic urinary tract infection (UTI)

Question 2

When the nurse administers a medication that stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system the drug will have what impact on the GI system?
 
  A) Decrease sphincter tone
  B) Decrease muscle tone
  C) Decrease contractions
  D) Decrease secretions



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The nurse should assess for COPD, because the effect of beta-blockers in reducing effects of the sympathetic nervous system could exacerbate the respiratory condition. RA, IBS, and chronic UTI are not affected by the use of beta-blockers or nitrates to treat angina.

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The effect of the parasympathetic nervous system is that of rest and digest. It stimulates the GI tract causing increased muscle tone, secretions and contractions, and decreased sphincter tone allowing for easy movement.





 

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