For a patient scheduled to receive metoprolol tartrate, which data collected just before administration indicates that the nurse should consult the prescribing provider before administering the dose?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Because metoprolol is a β1-adrenergic blocking agent, it can cause hypotension and bradycardia as adverse effects.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause hyperkalemia, so potassium levels must be assessed.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Amiodarone can increase the effects of warfarin, putting the client at a higher risk for bleeding.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The pulmonary veins are unique in carrying oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: In medically refractory GERD, pH monitoring is the most informative study to quantify acid reflux and correlate it with symptoms, guiding further management like surgery. EGD assesses complications but is less definitive for reflux severity.