Question

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1. List 4 possible adverse effects that may occur in a patient taking Po ACE inhibitors for hypertension (1 point).

2. What are two nursing considerations for patient education when taking care of a patient who has been prescribed a beta-blocker and is being discharged home from the hospital today (1 point)?

a.

b.

3. You are a home health nurse caring for a patient who has recently been diagnosed with heart failure and started on Po furosemide (Lasix) daily. The patient tells you she is not taking the medication as prescribed because she was having to get up so much at night and urinate. She is also concerned that she has been having terrible leg cramps, especially at night, since starting the diuretic. What are two key nursing interventions for this patient you are seeing today? Be complete with your answers, explaining what assessments and education you would need to include and the rationale for doing so (2 points).     

4. Which of the following baseline labs need to be obtained in a patient diagnosed with hyperlipidemia prior to the provider ordering Po simvastatin (Zocor) (1 point)?

1. Creatnine kinase
2. AST and ALT
3. Urinalysis
4. Albumin

Answer 1

A.

• Metallic taste in mouth
• Kidney failure
• Hyperkalemia
• Cough

B.

a) contraindicated in carcinogenic shock,pulmonary eczema and heart failure

b) Maintain haemodynamic stability monitor heart rate and blood pressure with intervals.

C.a) maintain urination

• Maintaining intake and output
• Assessing urinary pattern
• Place bedside commode near to bed.

b) assisting

• Don't allow get the patient from bed alone
• Be with the patient.

D. a) creatinine kinase