Answer to Question 1
Ans: D
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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
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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.