Author Question: A client with a cardiac problem is treated with b-adrenergic blocking drugs. Which of the following ... (Read 45 times)

Hungry! · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client with a cardiac problem is treated with b-adrenergic blocking drugs. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a cardiac reaction that impacts the body when a b-adrenergic blocking drug is given to the client?

A) Vomiting
B) Hyperglycemia
C) Nausea
D) Vertigo

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client who has been given a centrally acting antiadrenergic drug. The nurse knows that under which of the following conditions is the use of a centrally acting antiadrenergic drug contraindicated?

A) Active hepatic disease
B) Active peptic ulcer
C) Ulcerative colitis
D) Mental depression

ktidd · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
The nurse should identify vertigo as the cardiac reaction that impacts the body when a b-adrenergic blocking drug is given to the client. Vomiting, nausea, and hyperglycemia are not cardiac reactions; they are gastrointestinal reactions that are observed when the client is administered b-adrenergic blocking drugs.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
The use of a centrally acting antiadrenergic drug is contraindicated in clients with active hepatic disease. The use of a centrally acting antiadrenergic drug is not contraindicated in clients with active peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, or mental depression. In clients with active peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, or mental depression, the use of peripherally acting antiadrenergic drug is contraindicated.