The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Whose Provider Has

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient whose provider has just ordered a switch from atenolol (Tenormin) to reserpine.When preparing the patient to take this medication,what will the nurse do?

• A) Ask about herbal supplements.
• B) Counsel that NSAIDs are safe to take with reserpine.
• C) Teach about potential side effects of mood elevation and euphoria.
• D) Tell the patient to expect immediate therapeutic effects.

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Definitions:

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism consisting of all the DNA sequences (genes) it possesses, determining specific traits.

RR Parent

Refers to a plant that is homozygous for the round seed shape allele in Mendelian genetics, "RR" signifies both alleles for a trait are the same (dominant).

Dominant Phenotype

The observable trait or characteristics of an organism that masks the effect of a recessive allele; it is expressed in the phenotype when a dominant allele is present.

Genotype

The genetic constitution of an individual organism, determining specific traits by its DNA sequence.