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The Cardiovascular Pharmacology of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Verapamil is used:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which client statement would the nurse recognize as indicating that the client understands dietary teaching related to lithium carbonate (Lithobid) treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: "I will maintain normal salt intake." This statement indicates understanding because lithium is sensitive to salt levels in the body. Maintaining normal salt intake helps prevent lithium toxicity. Choice A is incorrect because adequate fluid intake is important to prevent dehydration. Choice C is incorrect because Lithobid should be taken with food to reduce stomach upset. Choice D is incorrect because lithium can actually cause weight gain, so increasing caloric intake is not necessary. Maintaining normal salt intake is crucial for lithium therapy.
Question 3 of 5
A outpatient with bipolar disorder takes lithium carbonate 600 mg BID. The patient complains of nausea. To lessen the nausea, the nurse can suggest taking the lithium with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct Answer: A (meals) Rationale: 1. Taking lithium with meals can help reduce nausea by slowing down its absorption. 2. Food decreases the rate but not the extent of lithium absorption. 3. Taking lithium with meals also helps to minimize gastrointestinal side effects. Summary: - Choice B (an antacid) can alter lithium levels. - Choice C (an antiemetic) treats nausea but doesn't address the cause. - Choice D (a large glass of juice) doesn't have a direct impact on reducing nausea caused by lithium.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has heart failure, and a high dose of furosemide is ordered. What suggests a favorable response to furosemide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because in heart failure, furosemide helps with fluid removal through diuresis, leading to decreased fluid overload. A decrease in respiratory rate from 28/min to 20/min and increased depth suggests improved lung function due to reduced fluid accumulation in the lungs. This indicates a favorable response to furosemide therapy. Choice A is incorrect because a decrease in level of consciousness and increased sleepiness is not a favorable response to furosemide. Choice C is incorrect because increased congestion in breath sounds and complaints of shortness of breath indicate worsening symptoms, not an improvement. Choice D is incorrect because a urine output of 50 mL/4 hours is low and indicates inadequate response to diuretic therapy.
Question 5 of 5
The therapeutic action of neurotransmitter inhibitors that block reuptake cause:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: increased concentration of neurotransmitter in the synaptic gap. When neurotransmitter reuptake is blocked, it remains in the synaptic gap longer, leading to an increased concentration available for binding to postsynaptic receptors. This enhances neurotransmission and can help alleviate symptoms associated with neurotransmitter imbalances. A: decreased concentration of the neurotransmitter in the central nervous system - This is incorrect because blocking reuptake leads to an increased concentration of neurotransmitter, not decreased. C: destruction of receptor sites - This is incorrect as blocking reuptake does not lead to the destruction of receptor sites. D: limbic system stimulation - This is incorrect as blocking reuptake affects neurotransmitter levels in the synaptic gap, not the stimulation of a specific brain region like the limbic system.