The nurse understands that which of the following classes of ...

[saliriagwu]

The nurse understands that which of the following classes of drugs would be most likely to predispose a client to digitalis toxicity with regular use?
 
  a. salicylate analgesic c. potassium wasting diuretic
  b. tetracycline antibiotic d. calcium-sparing antacid

Question 2

For the client taking a cardiac glycoside, the nurse should monitor for:
 
  a. bradycardia. c. elevated blood pressure.
  b. tachycardia. d. impaired liver function.

[peter]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This classification does not promote digoxin toxicity.
B Incorrect: This classification does not promote digoxin toxicity.
C Correct: Loop and thiazide diuretics increase the excretion of potassium, which increases the risk of digoxin toxicity.
D Incorrect: This classification does not promote digoxin toxicity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Because a cardiac glycoside slows and strengthens the heart rate, bradycardia is the most common adverse effect.
B Incorrect: Tachycardia is unlikely, unless the client is not receiving enough of the cardiac glycoside.
C Incorrect: Hypertension is unlikely.
D Incorrect: Impaired liver function is unlikely, unless toxicity of the cardiac glycoside occurs.

[saliriagwu]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[peter]

Great! Please up vote