A drug blocks the attachment of norepinephrine to 1 receptors. The patient may experience:
a. hypertensive crisis.
b. orthostatic hypotension.
c. severe appetite disturbance.
d. an increase in psychotic symptoms.
Question 2
The home health nurse is caring for a 79-year-old man with the diagnosis of hypertension who is on a fixed income. He was discharged from the hospital a few weeks ago with his newly prescribed medication to keep his BP under control.
His BP measurements have been gradually increasing over the last few visits, with no other changes in status assessed. Which nurse statement would be most appropriate? a. Have you been taking your medication as often as you are supposed to?
b. I don't understand why your BP is up.
c. Maybe I should check your BP at another time.
d. I hope you are taking your medication. Otherwise, I am wasting my time.
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Photograph of an occupational therapist assisting a patient with learning independence in activities
Potency and efficacy: (a) drug A has a higher potency than drug B; (b) drug A has a higher efficacy
The patient's signature on the informed consent form indicates that the patient understands the
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Calipers being used to measure body fat on the triceps of a patient.