Author Question: A client taking amiodarone has developed the most significant adverse effect associated with this ... (Read 32 times)

cnetterville · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

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.

owenfalvey · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
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

Feedback
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.