Quiz 4 Retake Flashcards
What vaccine are pregnant women advised to get?
Influenza
What occurs when thiazide diuretics and digoxin are given together?
There is a risk of digoxin toxicity bc thiazide causes hypokalemia
A patient is presribed digoxin but presents with low HR and blurred vision. What should be done with their dose of digoxin?
It should be held
Why does spironactone cause hyperkalemia?
It is a potassium sparing diuretic
What is the systolic and diastolic range for prehypertension?
Systolic is 120-139 and diastolic of 80-89
Why shouldn’t beta blockers be taken with alcohol?
They increase hypotensive effects
A patient taking an ACE inhibitor, captopril, has a constant irritated cough. What is your next action?
Discontinue the drug and switch to ARB
Why should patients taking dimenhydrinate be cautioned against driving?
It causes drowsiness
Clients with low potassium levels should avoid taking what medicine?
Digoxin
What occurs with furosemide and aminoglycosides taken together?
Ototoxocity
How would you treat hypertension in African Americans if beta blockers do not have a good response?
Beta blockers and diuretics
What education should be given with antihypertensives?
-decrease sodium
-taper
-get up slow
What beta blocker is less likely to go cause bronchospasm?
Metoprolol
What effect does calcium channel blockers have on arteries?
It relaxes them
Why should you wear gloves with nitroglycerin paste?
It causes vasodilation leading to headaches
