The nurse is reviewing the medication orders for a client who will be receiving aminoglycoside therapy. Which other medication or medication class, if ordered, would be a potential interaction concern?

Calcium channel blockers

Proton pump inhibitors

Loop diuretics

Lithium

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

aminoglycosides and loop diuretics are ototoxic. This risk increases to an even higher level when the two drugs are used together. Therefore, their use together should be avoided.

Other drugs have no significant interactions with aminoglycosides

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

An agonist means it binds to mimic the action of the endogenous neurotransmitter. Adrenergic receptors act to stimulate the sympathetic nervous system leading to the fight/flight response. Increase in heart rate leads to increased cardiac output.
B. reduced anxiety are features of adrenergic blockade
C and D Volume depletion, decreased urine output are features of cardiogenic shock itself

A. Decreased pulse B. Decreased urge to void C. Abdominal cramping D. Passage of flatus

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

cholinergic drugs increase intestinal tone and peristalsis hence passage of stool and flatus

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Correct Answer is D

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