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cnetterville

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A client taking amiodarone has developed the most significant adverse effect associated with this drug, and the nurse prepares the client for:
 
  a. corneal surgery. c. intubation and mechanical ventilation.
  b. physical therapy. d. hepatic transplantation.

Question 2

Nifedipine is typically used to:
 
  a. increase blood pressure of clients in shock.
  b. improve the flow of calcium into the cells.
  c. stimulate heart rate.
  d. treat angina and hypertension.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: Although granular deposits on the corneas is an adverse effect of amiodarone, it is not the most significant.
B Incorrect: Although muscle weakness is an adverse effect of amiodarone, it is not the most significant.
C Correct: Amiodarone-induced pulmonary toxicity is the most significant adverse effect of amiodarone.
D Incorrect: Although hepatic dysfunction can occur as an adverse effect of amiodarone, it is not the most significant.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: It is used to decrease blood pressure.
B Incorrect: It is a calcium channel antagonist.
C Incorrect: It does not increased heart rate.
D Correct: Nifedipine is a calcium channel antagonist used to treat hypertension and angina.




cnetterville

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


lkanara2

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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