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CORALGRILL2014

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A patient is being treated for benign prostatic hypertrophy with alfuzosin (Uroxatral). For what cardiac adverse effect should the patient be assessed for?
 
  A) Innervated U wave
  B) Absent T wave
  C) Innervated ST interval
  D) Prolonged QT interval

Question 2

A woman in labor is being treated with magnesium sulfate intravenously and is beginning to show signs and symptoms of hypermagnesemia. The infusion has been discontinued, and the nurse should anticipate administration of what drug?
 
  A) Metoprolol (Lopressor)
  B) Calcium gluconate
  C) Potassium chloride
  D) Furosemide (Lasix)


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kjohnson

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

D

Answer to Question 2

B
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Overdoses of magnesium sulfate may lead to hypotension, muscle paralysis, respiratory depression, and cardiac arrest. Calcium gluconate, the antidote for magnesium sulfate, should be readily available for use if hypermagnesemia occurs.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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