When teaching a patient about beta-blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin) and metoprolol (Lopressor), it is important to inform the patient that

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Question 1 of 5

When teaching a patient about beta-blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin) and metoprolol (Lopressor), it is important to inform the patient that

A. these medications may be taken with antacids to minimize gastrointestinal distress B. hot baths and showers will help enhance the therapeutic effects and are encouraged C. alcohol intake is encouraged for its vasodilating effects D. abrupt medication withdrawal may lead to a rebound hypertensive crisis

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

When should beclomethasone be used for a client with asthma who is already prescribed albuterol?

A. use the albuterol, wait 5-10 minutes then use the beclomethasone inhaler B. use beclomethasone first, then albuterol immediately C. use both inhalers simultaneously D. use beclomethasone only during an attack

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Your 73-year-old patient reports a history thyroid hormone replacement therapy since 19 years of age secondary to having a partial thyroidectomy. The patient is on Synthroi As an astute advanced practice nurse you understand that chronic treatment with a thyroid hormone can result in the development of which of the following?

A. Osteoporosis B. Tachycardia C. Insomnia D. Sweating

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Initiation of thyroid hormone replacement commenced 4 weeks ago for your 41-year-old female patient. With your knowledge that the half-life of synthetic T4 (Synthroid, Levoxyl, et), the optimum window to obtain another TSH on this patient is which of the following?

A. 4 to 6 weeks B. 2 to 4 weeks C. 6 to 8 weeks D. 1 to 2 weeks

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is treating a 35-year-old male with a history of exercise-induced bronchospasms. The patient has been prescribed formoterol and, while counseling him on the proper use of long-acting beta 2 agonists, the nurse explains that inhalers are

A. used every 12 hours for long-term control and are also used to abort an acute asthma attack. B. used every 6 hours for long-term control and are also used to abort an acute heart attack. C. used every 12 hours for long-term control and are not used to abort an acute asthma attack. D. used every 6 hours for long-term control and are also used to abort an abdominal cramps.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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