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BRWH

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient is being treated in the hospital for a femoral fracture and is scheduled to receive his daily dose of metoprolol (Lopressor) that he has been taking for the treatment of hypertension for several years.
 
  Prior to administering this drug, the nurse should assess and document which of the following? Select all that apply. A) Oxygen saturation level
  B) Heart rate
  C) Potassium level
  D) Blood pressure
  E) Capillary refill

Question 2

A patient has had surgery. After the surgical procedure, the patient starts to shiver and chill. What hormone will be released in response to the reaction to cold?
 
  A) Thyroid-stimulating hormone
  B) Luteinizing hormone
  C) Corticotropin
  D) Somatostatin


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

B, D
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Beta-blockers reduce heart rate and blood pressure; both parameters should be assessed prior to administration. Beta-blockers do not significantly affect potassium levels, oxygen levels, or peripheral circulation.

Answer to Question 2

A
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Thyroid-stimulating hormone is released in response to stress, such as exposure to cold. Luteinizing hormone is released in response to gonadotropin-releasing hormone. Corticotropin stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce corticosteroids. Somatostatin inhibits the release of growth hormone.


BRWH

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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