Before administering a cardiotonic drug, the nurse would expect ...

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Before administering a cardiotonic drug, the nurse would expect which of the following laboratory tests to be completed? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Liver function tests
  B) Renal function tests
  C) Complete blood count
  D) Electrolyte levels
  E) Blood glucose

Question 2

Before administering a cardiotonic drug to a client, which of the following would be most important for the nurse to assess? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Apical-radial pulse rate
  B) Respiratory rate
  C) Urinalysis
  D) Weight measurement
  E) Blood pressure

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C, D
Feedback:
Liver function tests, renal function tests, complete blood count with the addition of serum electrolytes, and an electrocardiogram complete the lab workup prior to initiating therapy with a cardiotonic drug. It is not necessary to obtain serum blood glucose, but it might appear with other lab work that has been gathered.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, D, E
Feedback:
Preadministration physical assessment should include assessment of the apical-radial pulse rate, respiratory rate, weight, and blood pressure to establish a baseline for comparison. Assessing the client's urine is not required.

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