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Jramos095

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The nurse is caring for a patient who takes an antiarrhythmic agent and is reporting a complete lack of appetite. Which cardiac antiarrhythmic agent would the nurse suspect the patient is taking?
 
  A) Diltiazem (Cardizem)
  B) Propranolol (Inderal)
  C) Lidocaine (Lidocaine Parenteral)
  D) Amiodarone (Cordarone)

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a patient with severe rheumatoid arthritis who takes anti-inflammatory agents on a regular basis. What medication should the nurse question if ordered by the physician to be taken in addition to the anti-inflammatory agent?
 
  A) Oral antidiabetic agent
  B) Calcium channel blocker
  C) Beta-blocker
  D) Antibiotic



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Answer to Question 1

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Propranolol frequently causes gastrointestinal (GI) problems such as nausea, vomiting, anorexia, constipation, and diarrhea. Diltiazem could cause nausea and vomiting but would not cause anorexia. Lidocaine can lead to changes in taste, nausea, and vomiting but does not cause anorexia. Amiodarone has adverse effects including nausea, vomiting, GI distress, weakness, dizziness, hypotension, heart failure, arrhythmia, a potentially fatal liver toxicity, and ocular abnormalities but does not cause anorexia.

Answer to Question 2

C
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have the potential to decrease antihypertensive effects from beta blockers if these drugs are taken at the same time. Patients who receive these combinations should be monitored closely and appropriate dosage adjustments made if needed. Drug interactions do not usually occur with oral antidiabetic agents, calcium channel blocking medications, or antibiotics.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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