Cardiovascular Drugs and Medications Q 70

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A nurse is monitoring a client who is taking carvedilol (Coreg CR). Which of the following assessment made by the nurse would warrant a possible complication with the use of this medication?

  

     A. Baseline blood pressure of 160/100 mm hg followed by a blood pressure of 120/70 mm hg after 3 doses.

     B. Baseline heart rate of 97 bpm followed by a heart rate of 62 bpm after 3 doses.

     C. Complaints of nightmares and insomnia.

     D. Complaints of dyspnea.

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Complaints of dyspnea.

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A complaint of dyspnea is a sign of bronchospasm which is one of the serious complications of beta-blockers.

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Options A & B: The following show a decrease in blood pressure and heart rate which are expected in this therapy.

Option C: Complaints of nightmares and insomnia is a side effect of this medication.

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