The nurse understands that which statement refers to obstructive ...

[Jkov05]

The nurse understands that which statement refers to obstructive peripheral vascular disease (PVD)?
 
  a. It is best treated with nicotinic acid derivatives.
  b. It is also known as Raynaud's phenomenon.
  c. It is not responsive to the action of peripheral vasodilators.
  d. It can usually be controlled by the use of papaverine.

Question 2

Terbutaline should not be used in clients:
 
  a. younger than 18 years of age. c. with reactive airway disease.
  b. taking MAO inhibitors. d. with COPD.

[heinisk01]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not a true statement about obstructive PVD.
B Incorrect: This is not a true statement about obstructive PVD.
C Correct: This is a true statement about obstructive PVD.
D Incorrect: This is not a true statement about obstructive PVD.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Terbutaline is a sympathomimetic that should not be used in children under 12.
B Correct: Sympathomimetics should not be used in clients receiving MAO inhibitors.
C Incorrect: Reactive airway disease is an indication for the use of sympathomimetics.
D Incorrect: COPD is an indication for the use of sympathomimetics.

[Jkov05]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[matt95]

Excellent