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A client has been prescribed several medications. Which medication is a beta blocker?

Verapamil (Calan)

Captopril (Capoten)

Atenolol (Tenormin)

Clopidogrel (Plavix)

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker, not a beta blocker.

B. Captopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, not a beta blocker.

C. Atenolol is a beta blocker commonly used to treat hypertension, angina, and other cardiovascular conditions.

D. Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication used to prevent blood clots, not a beta blocker.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Eggs are not typically restricted while taking phenelzine (Nardil).

B. Onions are not typically restricted while taking phenelzine (Nardil).

C. Apples are not typically restricted while taking phenelzine (Nardil).

D. Aged cheeses contain tyramine, which can interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors like phenelzine (Nardil) and potentially lead to hypertensive crisis.

A. Sleepiness B. Relaxed appearance C. Calm behavior D. Hyperactivity

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Sleepiness is not typically associated with a low lithium level.

B. A relaxed appearance is not typically associated with a low lithium level.

C. Calm behavior is not typically associated with a low lithium level.

D. A lithium level of 0.3 mEq/L is considered below the therapeutic range, which typically falls between 0.6 and 1.2 mEq/L. Therefore, a nurse would expect to assess symptoms of under-medication, such as potential recurrence of manic symptoms, such hyperactivity.

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A client has been prescribed several medications. Which medication is a beta blocker?

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