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future617RT

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For which patient is labetalol (Normodyne) contraindicated as an antihypertensive drug?
 
  a. 48-year-old woman who is going through menopause
  b. 72-year-old man who has an enlarged prostate gland
  c. 80-year-old woman with severe glaucoma
  d. 60-year-old man with severe asthma

Question 2

A patient who has been taking lisinopril (Zestril) develops swollen lips and reports that the tongue feels thick. What is your best action?
 
  a. Document the report and reassure the patient that this is a common drug side effect.
  b. Check the patient's pulse for rhythm and take the patient's blood pressure.
  c. Ask the patient whether this has ever happened before.
  d. Hold the lisinopril dose and notify the prescriber.


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dlook33

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


future617RT

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

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