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A nurse has administered dopamine to a client taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for a seizure disorder. The nurse would closely monitor the client for which adverse reaction? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Hypotension
  B) Hypoglycemia
  C) Bradycardia
  D) Tachypnea
  E) Seizures

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the medical records of several clients. The nurse integrates knowledge of the drug isoproterenol, understanding that this drug would be contraindicated in a client with which condition? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Digitalis toxicity
  B) Type 2 diabetes
  C) Ventricular arrhythmias
  D) Angina pectoris
  E) Narrow-angle glaucoma


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

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
When dopamine is administered to a client taking phenytoin, there is an increased risk of seizures, hypotension, and bradycardia.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, D
Feedback:
Isoproterenol (Isuprel) is contraindicated in clients with tachyarrhythmias, tachycardia, or heart block caused by digitalis toxicity, ventricular arrhythmias, and angina pectoris.


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