NCLEX^® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Week – May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023

A client has been taking nadolol for the past month. Which finding would indicate a therapeutic effect of the medication?

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Correct! The answer is number 4

Rationale:

Answer: 4

Rationale: Nadolol is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent that is used to treat hypertension. Therefore, a blood pressure within the normal range would indicate an effective response to the medication. Based on this information, the remaining options are unrelated to the action of this medication.

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