10 Questions
Which medication should be cautiously used in elderly clients due to the common side effect of dizziness?
Norvasc (amlodipine)
Which medication requires monitoring of serum blood level and checking apical pulse before administration?
Lanoxin (digoxin)
Which medication's side effects include weakness, fatigue, and erectile dysfunction?
Lopressor (metoprolol)
Which medication acts by dilation of the blood vessels and can interact with other anti-hypertensives to lower blood pressure too much?
Nitroglycerin/glycerol trinitrate
Which medication causes a loss of water and electrolytes like calcium, potassium, magnesium, as well as sodium, and requires encouragement of foods high in potassium?
Lasix (furosemide)
Which medication should be cautiously used in elderly clients due to the common side effect of dizziness?
Norvasc (amlodipine)
Which medication's side effects include visual disturbances, anorexia, and vomiting, and requires monitoring of serum blood level and checking apical pulse before administration?
Lanoxin (digoxin)
Which medication causes an increase in urinary output and requires encouragement of foods high in potassium?
Lasix (furosemide)
Which medication is a beta blocker used for hypertension and has side effects of weakness, fatigue, and erectile dysfunction?
Lopressor (metoprolol)
Which medication, when interacting with other anti-hypertensives, can increase the effect and lower the blood pressure too much, and acts by dilation of the blood vessels?
Nitroglycerin/glycerol trinitrate
Quiz: Lopressor vs. Norvasc - Test your knowledge on these common antihypertensive medications. Explore their uses, side effects, and cautions for patients. Perfect for healthcare professionals and students studying pharmacology.
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