A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving verapamil (Calan) for hypertension and digoxin (Lanoxin) for heart failure. The nurse will observe this patient for:
A) AV blockade
B) gingival hyperplasia
C) migraine headache
D) reflex tachycardia
A) AV blockade
A patient begins taking nifedipine (Procardia), along with a beta blocker, to treat hypertension. The nurse understands that the beta blocker is used to:
A) reduce flushing
B) minimize gingival hyperplasia
C) prevent constipation
D) prevent reflex tachyca
D) prevent reflex tachycardia
A nurse is teaching a patient who will begin verapamil (Calan) for hypertension about the drug's side effects. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "I may become constipated, so I should increase fluids and fiber."
B)
A) "I may become constipated, so I should increase fluids and fiber.
A nurse is preparing to assist a nursing student in administering intravenous verapamil to a patient who also receives a beta blocker. The nurse asks the nursing student to discuss the plan of care for this patient. Which statement by the student indicate
C) "I will monitor the heart rate frequently to assess for reflex tachycardia.
A patient who took an overdose of verapamil has been treated with gastric lavage and a cathartic. The emergency department nurse assesses the patient and notes a heart rate of 50 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 90/50 mm Hg. The nurse will anticip
A) administering intravenous norepinephrine (NE) and isoproterenol.
A patient who has been taking verapamil (Calan) for hypertension complains of constipation. The patient will begin taking amlodipine (Norvasc) to prevent this side effect. The nurse provides teaching about the two drugs. Which statement by the patient ind
C) "I will need to take a beta blocker to prevent reflex tachycardia.
Which are therapeutic uses for verapamil? (Select all that apply.)
A) Angina of effort
B) Cardiac disrhythmias
C) Essential hypertension
D) Sick sinus syndrome
E) Suppression of preterm labor
A) Angina of effort
B) Cardiac disrhythmias
C) Essential hypertension