A patient with chronic heart failure begins carvedilol. Which finding requires the nurse to assess promptly before giving the next dose?
Correct answer: A. A pulse of 52 beats per minute with dizziness
- A. A pulse of 52 beats per minute with dizziness
- B. A respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute
- C. A warm hand with mild sweating
- D. A blood pressure of 138/84 mmHg
Explanation
Carvedilol can slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure, so symptomatic bradycardia requires prompt assessment before another dose. The other findings do not by themselves indicate a dangerous response to treatment.
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Cardiovascular and respiratory drugs include antihypertensives, diuretics, antianginal agents, antiarrhythmics, cardiac glycosides, anticoagulants, bronchodilators, corticosteroids and cough medicines. Questions focus on mechanisms, indications, contraindications, toxicity and monitoring, especially the difference between drugs that reduce blood pressure, improve cardiac output or open narrowed airways.
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