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hbsimmons88

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A geriatric patient with a diagnosis of essential hypertension recently underwent a change in his medication regimen and was prescribed metoprolol 12.5 mg PO bid.
 
  Which of the following statements by the patient may suggest a need to alter or discontinue this medication?
  A) I don't ever recall feeling so hopeless as I have in the last couple of weeks.
  B) I hardly ever get headaches, but the last two mornings I've woken up with one.
  C) It might be my imagination, but I sometimes feel like my heart skips a beat.
  D) I usually have a good appetite, but that hasn't been the case this week.

Question 2

A 62-year-old woman with a history of asthma and alcoholism is beginning drug therapy with an acetylcholinesteras e enzyme inhibitor for Alzheimer disease. The most important part of the health history data for the nurse to consider is the patient's
 
  A) age.
  B) gender.
  C) history of alcoholism.
  D) history of asthma.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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