A Patient Is Taking a Calcium Channel Blocker as Part

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient is taking a calcium channel blocker as part of his therapy after a myocardial infarction.What important information or instructions should the nurse give the patient about this medication?

• A)The tablet should be chewed for faster release of the medication.
• B)A frequent adverse effect is hypertension, which should be reported immediately.
• C)If adverse effects of chest pain, fainting, or dyspnea occur, discontinue the medication immediately.
• D)A high-fibre diet with plenty of fluids will help to prevent the constipation that may occur.

Understand the techniques that may induce or foster false memories, including hypnosis and guided imagery.

Recognize the limitations and unreliability of human memory, especially in stressful or traumatic experiences.

Discuss the strategies to minimize memory interference and enhance accurate recall.

Understand the significance of retrieval cues in memory recall and the formation of associations.

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