ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Nur 20500 Questions
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A resident of a long-term care facility receives 12.5 mg metoprolol (Lopressor) at 8 AM and 8 PM daily. Before administering this drug, the nurse should perform and document what assessment findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Heart rate and blood pressure. Before administering metoprolol, a beta-blocker medication that affects the heart, it is crucial to assess the resident's heart rate and blood pressure to ensure they are within the safe parameters for administering the medication. Monitoring these vital signs helps prevent potential adverse effects such as bradycardia or hypotension. Assessing temperature and respiratory rate (
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A) may be important for other medications but are not specifically required for metoprolol. Level of consciousness and pain level (
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C) are important assessments but are not directly related to the medication's action. Oxygen saturation and respiratory rate (
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D) are also important but are not the primary assessments needed before administering metoprolol.
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