A Patient Who Takes a Diuretic and a B-Blocker to Control

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient who takes a diuretic and a b-blocker to control blood pressure is scheduled for breast reconstruction surgery.Which patient information is most important to communicate to the health care provider before surgery?

• A) Hematocrit 36%
• B) Blood pressure 144/82
• C) Pulse rate 58 beats/minute
• D) Serum potassium 3.2 mEq/L

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Definitions:

Biological Classification

The scientific process of grouping and categorizing organisms into a hierarchical system known as taxonomy, based on their physical and genetic similarities and evolutionary relationships.

Species

A category of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.

A-B-O Blood System

A classification system for human blood based on the presence or absence of antigens in red blood cells, instrumental in blood transfusion and organ transplantation practices.

Type O

A blood type in the ABO blood group system that is characterized by the absence of A and B antigens on red cells.