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james

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The nurse is reviewing a new prescription for propranolol (Inderal) for a patient with coronary heart disease (CHD). The nurse should call the physician and question this prescription if the patient's history includes what information?
 
  1. asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  2. taking antioxidants
  3. taking simvastatin (Zocor)
  4. bleeding disorders

Question 2

A patient identified as being at risk for coronary heart disease does not understand why exercise is important. What should the nurse explain to this patient?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. Exercise decreases blood pressure.
  2. Exercise increases oxygen to the heart.
  3. Exercise potentiates platelet aggregation.
  4. Exercise decreases the workload of the heart.
  5. Exercise improves the electrical ability of the heart.


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

Correct Answer: 1
Class II beta-blockers such as propranolol are used to reduce heart rate and myocardial contractility and in the treatment of supraventricular tachycardia. These drugs may cause bronchospasm and are contraindicated for patients with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other restrictive or obstructive lung diseases. Antioxidants and simvastatin may be taken concurrently with propranolol. Bleeding disorders are not associated with propranolol use.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
Cardiovascular benefits of exercise include increased availability of oxygen to the heart muscle, decreased oxygen demand and cardiac workload, and increased myocardial function and electrical stability. Other positive effects of regular physical activity include decreasing blood pressure and platelet aggregation.


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james

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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
No problemo


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