NSG 6005 FINAL Questions with Complete Solutions

Disease states in addition to hypertension in which beta blockade is a compelling indication for the use of beta blockers include: A. Heart failure B. Angina C. MI D. Dyslipidemia CORRECT ANSWER C. MI When a patient is on selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors: A. The complete blood count must be monitored every three to four months B. Therapeutic blood levels must be monitored every six months after a steady state is achieved. C. Blood glucose must be monitored every three to four months. D. There is no laboratory monitoring required. CORRECT ANSWER D. There is no laboratory monitoring required. Chemical dependency assessment is integral to the initial assessment of chronic pain. Which of the following raises a "red flag" about potential chemical dependency? A. Use of more than one drug to tr