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The nurse is administering a dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient with heart failure (HF). The nurse would become concerned with the possibility of digitalis toxicity if the patient reported which symptom(s)? A. Muscle aches B. Constipation C. Pounding headache D. Anorexia and nausea correct answers D. Anorexia and nausea Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, blurred or yellow vision, and cardiac dysrhythmias are all signs of digitalis toxicity. The nurse would become concerned and notify the h...

UNDERSTANDING PHARMACOLOGY FOR ESSENTIALS MEDICATION SAFETY CHAPTER 1-28 TESTBANK BY WORKMAN & LACHARITY Chapter 1: Drug Therapy for Heart Failure MULTIPLE CHOICE BASIC CONCEPTS 1. What does the term “afterload” mean? a. The amount of blood entering the left ventricle that must be pumped out of the heart b . The peripheral resistance of the arterial system, including mean arterial pressure c. The ability of the living muscle fibers of the heart to contract and pump blood d . The p...

NURS 6521 MIDTERM EXAM Which of the following patients demonstrates the clearest indication for reatment with prednisone? A) A 66-year-old woman whose history of smoking has culminated in a diagnosis of emphysema B) A 70-year-old man whose rheumatoid arthritis has not responded to OTC pain relievers C) A 12-year-old boy whose long-standing fatigue and malaise have been attributed to leukemia D) A 50-year-old woman who is being treated for hypertension with a diuretic and an ACE inhibit...

13. Question Name: 0013 Type: MC Objective: Ch 24: Heart Failure Drugs Item Bank: Lilley Pharmacology and the NUrsing Process 7th Ed When a patient is experiencing digoxin toxicity, which clinical situation would necessitate the use of digoxin immune Fab (Digifab)? (Select all that apply.) A. The patient rePOrts seeing colorful halos around lights. * B. The patient’s serum POtassium level is above 5 mEq/L. C. The patient is experiencing nausea and anorexia. * D. The patient is experiencin...

Pharmacology Final Exam REVIEW, Real Exam Questions & Answers, 2024-A patient about to receive his morning dose of digoxin has an apical pulse of 70 beats per minute. What will the nurse do? A. Administer the dose. B. Administer the dose and notify the physician. C. Check the radial pulse for 1 full minute. D. Withhold the dose and notify the - A. Administer the dose. In assessing a patient before administration of a cardiac glycoside, the nurse knows that what condition can predispose a ...

Clayton's Basic Pharmacology for Nurses (18th Edition) - Chapter 27 Interactive Review Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Verified and Updated Which effect is expected when administering a vasodilator to a patient in acute heart failure? -Answer-Decrease vascular resistance and the volume of blood returned to the heart. Which adverse effect will the nurse monitor in a patient receiving digoxin (Lanoxin)? - Answer-Hypokalemia Which type of heart failure would indicate the need for nes...

NURS 6521 MIDTERM EXAM LATEST / NURS6521 MIDTERM EXAM |ALL 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERSION 1) 1. Which of the following patients demonstrates the clearest indication for treatment with prednisone? A) A 66-year-old woman whose history of smoking has culminated in a diagnosis of emphysema B) A 70-year-old man whose rheumatoid arthritis has not responded to OTC pain relievers C) A 12-year-old boy whose long-standing fatigue and malaise have been attributed to leukemia D) A ...

A nurse is caring for a postsurgical patient who has small tortuous veins and had a difficult IV insertion. The patient is now receiving IV medications on a regular basis. What is the best nursing intervention to minimize the adverse effects of this drug therapy? A) Monitor the patient's bleeding time B) Check the patient's blood glucose levels C) Record baseline vital signs D) Monitor the IV site for redness, swelling, or pain A patient is in the clinic after 6 weeks of taking ri...

What are the classifications of cardiac medications? - correct answer Cardiac Glycosides Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors Direct Vasodilators Organic Nitrate/Vasodilator Beta-adrenergic Antagonists (Beta-Blockers) Calcium Channel Blockers Alpha Adrenergic Agonists Angiotensin-converting enzymes (ACE) inhibitiors Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBS) Direct Acing Vasodilators What are the names of the cardiac Glycosides? - correct answer Digoxin (Lanoxin, Digitek) What is Digoxin use...

• A nurse is caring for a postsurgical patient who has small tortuous veins and had a difficult IV insertion. The patient is now receiving IV medications on a regular basis. What is the best nursing intervention to minimize the adverse effects of this drug therapy? A) Monitor the patient's bleeding time B) Check the patient's blood glucose levels C) Record baseline vital signs D) Monitor the IV site for redness, swelling, or pain • A patient is in the clinic after 6 weeks ...