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A prescriber has ordered propranolol [Inderal] for a patient with recurrent ventricular tachycardia. The nurse preparing to administer this drug will be concerned about what in the patient's history?
Cowper's Glands
Small glands located on each side of the urethra in males that secrete a fluid to lubricate and neutralize acidity in the urethra during sexual arousal.
Bartholin's Glands
Glands located on either side of the vaginal opening in females, responsible for secreting lubricating fluids.
DRE
Digital Rectal Examination; a medical procedure in which a doctor uses a finger to examine the lower rectum and other internal organs for abnormalities.
TURP
Stands for Transurethral Resection of the Prostate, a surgical procedure used to treat urinary problems due to an enlarged prostate.
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