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What is a common source of cardiac glycosides?
What is a common source of cardiac glycosides?
- Foxglove plants (correct)
- Sunflower plants
- Rose plants
- Daisy plants
What is a contraindication for the use of vasodilators?
What is a contraindication for the use of vasodilators?
- Heart failure
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Known allergy to the drug (correct)
Why is it important to monitor serum electrolytes?
Why is it important to monitor serum electrolytes?
- To avoid serious side effects (correct)
- To monitor blood sugar levels
- To monitor blood pressure
- To monitor heart rate
What precaution should be taken when administering vasodilators?
What precaution should be taken when administering vasodilators?
What do cardiac glycosides derive from?
What do cardiac glycosides derive from?
Which of the following is not a contraindication for vasodilators?
Which of the following is not a contraindication for vasodilators?
What type of plants are associated with cardiac glycosides?
What type of plants are associated with cardiac glycosides?
What is a consequence of administering vasodilators to individuals with a known allergy?
What is a consequence of administering vasodilators to individuals with a known allergy?
What should healthcare professionals avoid when prescribing vasodilators?
What should healthcare professionals avoid when prescribing vasodilators?
What is the term for the group of drugs derived from digitalis?
What is the term for the group of drugs derived from digitalis?
What should be alerted to diabetic clients when implementing beta-blockers?
What should be alerted to diabetic clients when implementing beta-blockers?
What is a potential side effect of beta-blockers that clients should be informed about?
What is a potential side effect of beta-blockers that clients should be informed about?
Why is it important to alert diabetic clients about the possible hypoglycemic effect of beta-blockers?
Why is it important to alert diabetic clients about the possible hypoglycemic effect of beta-blockers?
What is a key consideration when implementing beta-blockers in diabetic clients?
What is a key consideration when implementing beta-blockers in diabetic clients?
What should healthcare providers inform clients about when prescribing beta-blockers?
What should healthcare providers inform clients about when prescribing beta-blockers?
What is a contraindication for cardiac glycosides?
What is a contraindication for cardiac glycosides?
What is a precaution for cardiac glycosides?
What is a precaution for cardiac glycosides?
When should cardiac glycosides be avoided?
When should cardiac glycosides be avoided?
What is a characteristic of cardiac glycosides?
What is a characteristic of cardiac glycosides?
What is a consideration when prescribing cardiac glycosides?
What is a consideration when prescribing cardiac glycosides?
What is the primary purpose of using calcium channel blockers?
What is the primary purpose of using calcium channel blockers?
Which of the following is NOT a type of calcium channel blocker?
Which of the following is NOT a type of calcium channel blocker?
Which calcium channel blocker is commonly used to treat hypertension?
Which calcium channel blocker is commonly used to treat hypertension?
What is the effect of calcium channel blockers on the heart?
What is the effect of calcium channel blockers on the heart?
Which of the following calcium channel blockers has a similar mechanism of action to verapamil?
Which of the following calcium channel blockers has a similar mechanism of action to verapamil?
Study Notes
Beta-Blockers (β1)
- Inform diabetic clients about the possibility of hypoglycemic effect when using beta-blockers
- Warn clients about the potential for sexual dysfunction as a side effect
Vasodilators
- Contraindicated in patients with a known allergy to the drug
- Monitor serum electrolytes to prevent serious adverse effects
Cardiac Glycosides
- Derived from digitalis, a substance found in foxglove plants
- Contraindicated in patients with a known allergy to any cardiac glycoside
- Often used when other drugs fail to prevent angina
- Examples of calcium channel blockers: amlodipine, nifedipine, diltiazem, and verapamil
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This quiz covers the implementation of beta-blockers, including their effects on diabetic clients and potential side effects such as sexual dysfunction.
