The patient is complaining of a viselike pain in the chest and has been diagnosed with a myocardial infarction. The nurse anticipates that he may be given which of the following medications? (Select all that apply.)

An ACE inhibitor

Thrombolytics

Aspirin

A potassium-sparing diuretic

A beta blocker

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,C,E

A. ACE inhibitors may be started later to manage heart failure or hypertension after a heart attack but are not typically given acutely during a myocardial infarction.

B. Thrombolytics, such as alteplase, are given as soon as possible after a heart attack to dissolve the blood clot causing the blockage in the coronary artery.

C. Aspirin is commonly administered during a heart attack to help prevent further clot formation and reduce the risk of complications.

D. Potassium-sparing diuretics are not typically given during a myocardial infarction but may be used later in the management of heart failure.

E. Beta blockers are commonly given during and after a heart attack to reduce the heart's workload, decrease oxygen demand, and improve survival rates.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Nitroglycerin typically causes vasodilation and can lower blood pressure, rather than causing hypertension.

B. Diuresis, or increased urine production, is not a common adverse effect of nitroglycerin.

C. Nitroglycerin may cause a slight decrease in heart rate (bradycardia), but headache is a more common adverse effect.

D. Headache is the most common adverse effect of nitroglycerin, especially when first starting the medication or with dosage adjustments, due to vasodilation of blood vessels, including those in the head.

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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