A Geriatric Patient with a Coronary Artery Disease, Unstable Angina

question 128

Multiple Choice

A geriatric patient with a coronary artery disease, unstable angina, and heart failure is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization with contrast.The patient has a serum creatinine level of 1.32 mg/dL, and urinary output is within normal limits.Which medications, administered during the procedure, should a nurse identify as indicated to minimize the risk of renal compromise during this procedure? Select all that apply.

• A)Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
• B)Dopamine
• C)Furosemide (Lasix)
• D)Iodixanol (Visipaque)
• E)Midazolam (Versed) 6)Nifedipine (Procardia)

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