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Which medication is known for blocking calcium from entering muscle cells of the heart and arteries?
Which medication is known for blocking calcium from entering muscle cells of the heart and arteries?
What is the intended response of arteriolar vasodilators like nitroglycerin?
What is the intended response of arteriolar vasodilators like nitroglycerin?
Which medication is associated with the side effect of hypotension and dizziness?
Which medication is associated with the side effect of hypotension and dizziness?
What is the mechanism of action of alpha adrenergic antagonists like amiodarone?
What is the mechanism of action of alpha adrenergic antagonists like amiodarone?
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What should the nurse instruct the patient to do if they experience a headache while taking nitroglycerin?
What should the nurse instruct the patient to do if they experience a headache while taking nitroglycerin?
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Which of the following is a sign of digoxin toxicity that the nurse should monitor for in a patient taking digoxin?
Which of the following is a sign of digoxin toxicity that the nurse should monitor for in a patient taking digoxin?
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What is an important nursing intervention when administering hydralazine (Apresoline) due to its side effects?
What is an important nursing intervention when administering hydralazine (Apresoline) due to its side effects?
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How does prazosin (Minipress) differ from beta blockers in its mechanism of action?
How does prazosin (Minipress) differ from beta blockers in its mechanism of action?
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Which adverse effect is associated with amiodarone (Cordarone) and requires immediate attention?
Which adverse effect is associated with amiodarone (Cordarone) and requires immediate attention?
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What is the primary reason atropine is not recommended for long-term use?
What is the primary reason atropine is not recommended for long-term use?
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What is a common side effect associated with the use of nitroglycerin?
What is a common side effect associated with the use of nitroglycerin?
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Which adverse effect is a concern when administering digoxin (Lanoxin) due to its narrow therapeutic range?
Which adverse effect is a concern when administering digoxin (Lanoxin) due to its narrow therapeutic range?
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What is a significant side effect associated with amiodarone (Cordarone) that requires careful monitoring?
What is a significant side effect associated with amiodarone (Cordarone) that requires careful monitoring?
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Which medication should not be administered concurrently with erectile dysfunction medications to avoid a hypotensive event?
Which medication should not be administered concurrently with erectile dysfunction medications to avoid a hypotensive event?
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What should the nurse closely monitor in a patient taking a cardiac glycoside like digoxin?
What should the nurse closely monitor in a patient taking a cardiac glycoside like digoxin?
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Which medication acts as a negative chronotrope and positive inotrope, requiring careful assessment of the patient's pulse rate?
Which medication acts as a negative chronotrope and positive inotrope, requiring careful assessment of the patient's pulse rate?
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What is a common side effect associated with the use of atropine for treating symptomatic bradycardia?
What is a common side effect associated with the use of atropine for treating symptomatic bradycardia?
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What is a common side effect associated with the Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers?
What is a common side effect associated with the Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers?
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Which side effect is NOT commonly associated with Beta-Adrenergic Blockers?
Which side effect is NOT commonly associated with Beta-Adrenergic Blockers?
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What is the primary intended response of Organic Nitrates like nitroglycerin?
What is the primary intended response of Organic Nitrates like nitroglycerin?
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Which medication blocks calcium from entering muscle cells of the heart and arteries?
Which medication blocks calcium from entering muscle cells of the heart and arteries?
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What is a common adverse effect associated with Cardiac Glycosides like digoxin?
What is a common adverse effect associated with Cardiac Glycosides like digoxin?
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Which medication requires careful monitoring for asthma patients to use selective versions?
Which medication requires careful monitoring for asthma patients to use selective versions?
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What adverse effect should nurses be particularly vigilant for in patients taking Calcium Channel Blockers?
What adverse effect should nurses be particularly vigilant for in patients taking Calcium Channel Blockers?
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What is the most common adverse effect associated with Beta-Adrenergic Blockers like atenolol?
What is the most common adverse effect associated with Beta-Adrenergic Blockers like atenolol?
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