Author Question: The highest priority nursing intervention when administering verapamil (Calan) is to monitor _____ ... (Read 43 times)

evelyn o bentley · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The highest priority nursing intervention when administering verapamil (Calan) is to monitor _____ closely.

a. blood pressure
b. heart rate
c. body temperature
d. respiratory rate

Question 2

The client who has ingested _____ would not be a candidate for treatment with activated charcoal.

a. large amounts of salicylates
b. large amounts of lithium
c. certain types of poisonous mushrooms
d. certain slow-release drug preparations

nickk12214 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
As verapamil is a calcium channel blocker, the heart rate will be the most sensitive indicator.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Activated charcoal is ineffective and should not be given to clients who have ingested some forms of pesticides, hydrocarbons, alcohols, acids or alkalis, lithium, solvents and iron supplements.