After being stabilized and monitored in the hospital, Mr. Zane is discharged Mr. Zane's primary care physician prescribes him a long-acting calcium cha blocker as first-line monotherapy. Why are calcium channel blockers recom as first-line therapy for African American people with hypertension? Explair Mr. Zane's blood pressure remains elevated after being started on the calcium channel blocker. Mr. Zane is started on 50 mg of the thiazide diuretic, hydrochlorothiazide daily. Discuss the antihypertensive effects of hydrochlorothiazide. B. What information must you share with Mr. Zane to increase adherence and decm the adverse effects of hydrochlorothiazide? What should Mr. Zane be educated about concerning his disease process and the impact of adherence to the drug therapy regimen? 4. Mr. Zane's physician is trying to establish a medication regime to best control Mr. Zane's primary hypertension, and the B-blocker, carvedilol (Coreg), has been prescribed. Before initiating therapy, what past medical conditions should the nurs inquire about dur

A 42-year-old obese client with complaints of severe radiating chest pain, tightening in the chest, and dyspnea has received a diagnosis of angina pectoris. He is prescribed nitroglycerin tablets to relieve the pain attacks. During a follow-up visit, the client tells the nurse that the frequency and duration of the attacks have reduced with the use of nitroglycerin tablets, and now he is eager to take necessary precautions. The client is also a heavy smoker.a.    Why would you say that the client has angina pectoris and not myocardial infarction? b.    What instructions should the nurse give the client to prevent further attacks?     11, 12, 132. A 50-year-old stockbroker has recovered from coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery and is soon to be discharged. He is concerned about possible risks of coronary artery disease (CAD) and wants to lead a healthier lifestyle. What instructions should a nurse give to the client to prevent further CAD?    3. A client is scheduled for an…

Your doctor is determining which drug would best treat your ailment - a drug with a low dissociation constant and a few significant side effects or a drug with a high dissociation constant and many mild side effects. There's no perfect choice, so they go with the first choice. What does this mean for you? A) You'll need a relatively low dose of the drug to be effective and chances of side effects are low B) You'll need a relatively high dose of the drug but the chances of side effects are low. C) You'll need a relatively high dose of the drug but the side effects are not expected to be harmful D) You'll need a relatively low dose of the drug but the risk of side effects is high.

John is a 55 year old officer with the Greenville Police Department who comes to the HPL for an evaluation. The plan is to complete an EKG stress test with John as part of the HPL assessment to determine if he is physically healthy enough to continue his job duties. His basic health information - resting BP: 128/86; HR rest: 75; Weight: 165lbs; BMI: 28.5 kg/m2. You inquire as to how he is feeling, and he responds that he had a cough, congestion, and body aches the day before but has taken some DayQuil to help him feel better. He says despite the cough and running nose he feels that he can exercise today. Would you test this person, yes or no? If yes, please indicate what protocol you would choose and whether or not the test would be maximal or submaximal? Please include your rationale.