An 85-Year-Old Female in a Long-Term Care Facility Is Prescribed

question 28

Multiple Choice

An 85-year-old female in a long-term care facility is prescribed verapamil for blood pressure management twice daily. The medication is classified as a calcium channel blocker.
-Prior to administration of verapamil,which of the following is most important to assess?  

• A)Pupillary light reflex
• B)Blood oxygen levels
• C)Level of consciousness
• D)Vital signs

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Definitions:

Lacteals

Specialized lymphatic capillaries located in the villi of the small intestine, which absorb dietary fats and transport them to the circulatory system.

Lipids

A group of naturally occurring molecules including fats, waxes, and vitamins, essential for energy storage and cell structure.

Digestive Tract

The series of organs in the digestive system through which food passes, nutrients are absorbed, and waste is eliminated; starting from the mouth and ending at the anus.

Fluid Balance

The maintenance of the correct volume and concentration of body fluids via mechanisms that regulate fluid intake and excretion.