Author Question: Which drug class may interact with anaesthetic agents to cause bradycardia, hypotension, and ... (Read 198 times)

charchew · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which drug class may interact with anaesthetic agents to cause bradycardia, hypotension, and impaired circulation?

a. Diuretics
b. Antibiotics
c. Anticoagulants
d. Antihypertensives

Question 2

The nurse's friend asks the nurse to access someone's test results on the computer and let her know what they are, even though she is not the client receiving care on the nurse's unit.

If the nurse agrees to do it, which Code of Ethics value would he or she be violating? a. Promoting and Respecting Informed Decision Making
b. Promoting Health and Well-Being
c. Maintaining Privacy and Confidentiality
d. Promoting Justice

otokexnaru · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

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A Diuretics can potentiate electrolyte imbalances after surgery.
B Antibiotics can potentiate the action of anaesthetic agents and may cause mild respiratory depression.
C Anticoagulants alter normal clotting factors and increase the risk of hemorrhage.
D Antihypertensives may interact with anaesthetic agents to cause bradycardia, hypotension, and impaired circulation.

Answer to Question 2

C
The nurse should be aware of the importance of privacy and confidentiality and should safeguard personal, family, and community information obtained in the context of a professional relation-ship.
Promoting and respecting informed decision making is not a violation of informed decision making.
Promoting health and well-being is not a violation of promotion of the highest level of health and well-being.
Promoting justice is not a violation of human rights or fairness.