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SGallaher96

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A patient is started on nifedipine for hypertension along with a beta blocker. The rationale for the beta blocker is to:
 
  1. decrease flushing.
  2. prevent constipation.
  3. prevent reflex tachycardia.
  4. increase cardiac effects.

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In a patient treated with both verapamil and digoxin, the nurse needs to monitor the patient for signs of:
 
  1. decreased digoxin activity.
  2. digoxin toxicity.
  3. a decreased verapamil effect.
  4. verapamil toxicity.


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

Correct Answer: 3

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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