Author Question: The client is being treated with metoprolol as well as digitalis. The nurse anticipates the ... (Read 71 times)

jho37 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The client is being treated with metoprolol as well as digitalis. The nurse anticipates the interaction of these two drugs will result in an increased incidence of:

a. tachycardia.
b. heart block.
c. bradycardia.
d. cardiac pauses.

Question 2

The client is being treated with metoprolol. The nurse notes that the client has been experiencing sinus bradycardia. What is the highest priority nursing intervention?

a. Call the physician; the medication is contraindicated if there is sinus bradycardia.
b. Teach the client that the medication schedule must be strictly adhered to.
c. Call the physician; the dosage should be increased when there is sinus bradycardia.
d. Teach the client that he should notify the physician if he experiences rapid heart rate.

emilymalinowski12 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The combination of metoprolol and digitalis will result in an increase incidence of bradycardia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Sinus bradycardia is a contraindication to treatment with metoprolol.