NCLEX® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Week – April 12, 2023

April 12, 2023

A client has begun medication therapy with betaxolol. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing the intended effect of therapy if which observation is noted?

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Correct! The answer is number 4

Rationale:

Answer: 4

Rationale: Betaxolol is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent used to lower blood pressure, relieve angina, or eliminate dysrhythmias. Side/adverse effects include bradycardia and symptoms of heart failure, such as weight gain and increased edema.

Level of Cognitive Ability: Evaluating

Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Evaluation

Content Area: Pharmacology: Cardiovascular: Beta-blockers

Health Problem: N/A

Practice Question Sourced From: Evolve Resources for Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition

Evolve Resources for Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition
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