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A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is to start taking Atenolol.

The nurse should instruct the client to monitor which of the following findings is an adverse effect of this medication.

Constipation.

Postural hypotension.

Dermatitis.

Cardiac arrest.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Postural hypotension is a potential adverse effect of atenolol.
It can cause dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly12.

Choice A, Constipation, is not the correct answer because it is not a commonly reported adverse effect of atenolol.
Choice C, Dermatitis, is not the correct answer because it is not a commonly reported adverse effect of atenolol.
Choice D, Cardiac arrest, is not the correct answer because it is not a commonly reported adverse effect of atenolol.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

To calculate the number of tablets the nurse should administer per dose, you need to divide the prescribed dose of digoxin (0.25 mg) by the amount of digoxin available in each tablet (0.125 mg/tablet).
This gives you a result of 0.25 mg / 0.125 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Choice A: 1 is not the answer because 0.25 mg / 0.125 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Choice C: 3 is not the answer because 0.25 mg / 0.125 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Choice D: 4 is not the answer because 0.25 mg / 0.125 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.

A. Protamine sulfate. B. Deferoxamine. C. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate. D. Acetylcysteine.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Protamine sulfate is a medication that can be used to reverse the anticoagulant effects of heparin1.
It is a polycationic protein drug obtained from the sperm of fish and is used to reverse the anticoagulant effect of unfractionated heparin (UFH)2.

Choice B, Deferoxamine, is not the correct answer because it is a medication used to treat iron overload, not to reverse heparin’s effects.
Choice C, Sodium polystyrene sulfonate, is not the correct answer because it is a medication used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood, not to reverse heparin’s effects.
Choice D, Acetylcysteine, is not the correct answer because it is a medication used to treat acetaminophen overdose and to loosen thick mucus in individuals with cystic fibrosis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Correct Answer is B

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