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Pineappleeh

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A patient is going home with a new prescription
 
  for the beta-blocker atenolol (Tenormin). The nurse will include which content when teaching the patient about this drug?
  a. Never stop taking this medication abruptly.
  b. The medication will be stopped once symptoms subside.
  c. If adverse effects occur, stop taking the drug for 24 hours, and then resume.
  d. Be watchful for first-dose hypotension.

Question 2

During therapy with a beta blocker, the patient
 
  notices that she has swollen feet, has gained 3 pounds within 2 days, feels short of breath even when walking around the house, and has been dizzy. The nurse suspects that which of these is occurring?
  a. The patient is experiencing an allergic reaction.
  b. The patient may be developing heart failure.
  c. More time is needed for the patient to see a therapeutic response to the drug.
  d. The patient is experiencing expected adverse effects of the drug.


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princessflame2016

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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