The nurse is screening a client who will be taking a nonspecific/nonselective beta blocker. Which condition, if present, may cause serious problems if the client takes this medication?
Hypertension
Asthma
Angina
Glaucoma
The Correct Answer is B
B. non-selective beta blockers attach on all types of beta receptors, 1 and 2. In the airways, Beta blocks cause bronchoconstriction that worsens already existing airway narrowing in asthma.
A. safe in hypertension
C. The heart contains beta 1 receptors, blockage reduces heart rate which is appropriate in angina
D. Glaucoma- blockage of both beta 1 and 2 is important in glaucoma
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Gabapentin is also used against neuropathic pain
Other options- gabapentin has no anti-inflammatory or role in other forms of pain
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. anticholinergics act on the parasympathetic nervous system to produce pupillary dilatation for proper visualization
B. Tear production is a cholinergic effect
C. Intraocular fluid production is an adrenergic effect
D. Pupillary constriction is a cholinergic effect
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