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jho37 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client has been prescribed diltiazem (Cardizem), and asks the nurse what type of drug this is. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

1. A beta blocker.
2. A sodium channel blocker.
3. An alpha blocker.
4. A calcium channel blocker.

Question 2

A client taking nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) for angina asks the nurse to explain possible side effects. What should be included in client teaching?(Select all that apply.)

1. Reflex tachycardia
2. Hyperkalemia
3. Dizziness
4. Hyponatremia
5. Hypotension

Toya9913 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4

Rationale 1:Diltiazem (Cardizem) is a calcium channel blocker.
Rationale 2:Diltiazem (Cardizem) is a calcium channel blocker.
Rationale 3:Diltiazem (Cardizem) is a calcium channel blocker.
Rationale 4: Diltiazem (Cardizem) is a calcium channel blocker.

Global Rationale: Diltiazem (Cardizem) is a calcium channel blocker.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3, 5

Rationale 1: Dilation of veins can reduce blood pressure and cause patients to become dizzy when moving to a standing position.
Rationale 2:Hyperkalemia is incorrect because nitroglycerin does not cause hyperkalemia.
Rationale 3: Dilation of veins can reduce blood pressure and cause patients to become dizzy when moving to a standing position.
Rationale 4:Nitroglycerin does not cause hyponatremia.
Rationale 5: Nitroglycerin causes hypotension.

Global Rationale: Dilation of veins can reduce blood pressure and cause patients to become dizzy when moving to a standing position. This fall in blood pressure can result in reflex tachycardia, causing patients to feel as if their heart is having palpitations or skipping a beat. Nitroglycerin does not cause hyperkalemia or hyponatremia.