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casperchen82

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The nurse will suspect that the patient with stable angina is experiencing a side effect of the prescribed metoprolol (Lopressor) if the
 
  a. patient is restless and agitated.
  b. blood pressure is 90/54 mm Hg.
  c. patient complains about feeling anxious.
  d. cardiac monitor shows a heart rate of 61 beats/minute.

Question 2

Diltiazem (Cardizem) is ordered for a patient with newly diagnosed Prinzmetal's (variant) angina. When teaching the patient, the nurse will include the information that diltiazem will
 
  a. reduce heart palpitations.
  b. decrease spasm of the coronary arteries.
  c. increase the force of the heart contractions.
  d. help prevent plaque from forming in the coronary arteries.


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carlsona147

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Patients taking -adrenergic blockers should be monitored for hypotension and bradycardia. Because this class of medication inhibits the sympathetic nervous system, restlessness, agitation, hypertension, and anxiety will not be side effects.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Prinzmetal's angina is caused by coronary artery spasm. Calcium channel blockers (e.g., diltiazem, amlodipine Norvasc) are a first-line therapy for this type of angina. Lipid-lowering drugs help reduce atherosclerosis (i.e., plaque formation), and -adrenergic blockers decrease sympathetic stimulation of the heart (i.e., palpitations). Medications or activities that increase myocardial contractility will increase the incidence of angina by increasing oxygen demand.


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Gracias!

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