ATI Chap 23
A nurse is caring for a client who received IV verapamil to treat supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). The client's pulse rate is now 98/mm and his blood pressure is 74/44 mg Hg. The nurse should anticipate prescription for which of the following IV medications? A. Calcium gluconate B. Sodium bicarbonate C. Potassium chloride D, Magnesium sulfate
A. Calcium gluconate
A nurse is assessing a client who has taken procainamide to treat dysrhythmias for the last 12 months. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following adverse effects of this medication? (Select all that apply) A. Hypertension B. Widened QRS complex C. Narrowed QT interval D. Easy bruising E. Swollen joints
B. Widened QRS complex D. Easy bruising E. Swollen joints
A nurse is preparing to administer propranolol to a client who has a dysrhythmia. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A. Hold propranolol for an apical pulse greater than 100/min. B. Administer propranolol to increase the client's blood pressure C. Assist the client when sits up or stands after taking this medication. D. Check for hypokalemia frequently due to the risk for propranolol toxicity
C. Assist the client when sits up or stands after taking this medication.
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking amiodarone to treat atrial fibrillation. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of amiodarone toxicity? A. Light yellow urine B. Report of tinnitus C. Productive cough D. Blue-gray skin discoloration
C. Productive cough
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of digoxin toxicity? A. Bruising B. Report of metallic taste C. Muscle pain D. Report of anorexia
D. Report of anorexia