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A patient has hypertension and wants to take a nasal decongestant for cold symptoms. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates the effect of hypertensive medications on hypertension?
 
  A) The administration of a nasal decongestant will increase blood pressure due to vasoconstriction of blood vessels.
  B) The administration of a nasal decongestant will cause bradycardia and increase peripheral blood pressure.
  C) The administration of a nasal decongestant will decrease the thyroid production and increase blood pressure.
  D) The administration of nasal decongestant will act on the central nervous system to cause vasodilation of blood vessels.

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A patient who is receiving warfarin (Coumadin) has blood in his urinary drainage bag. What medication will likely be ordered by the physician?
 
  A) Aminocaproic acid (Amicar)
  B) Platelets
  C) Protamine sulfate
  D) Vitamin K


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mochi09

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

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Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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