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    ATI RN Capstone Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2

    A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who received medications 1 hr ago and reports having chest pain.The nurse should recognize that chest pain can be an adverse effect of which of the following medications?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleAlbuterol is a beta-agonist bronchodilator that can cause cardiovascular side effects, including chest pain, palpitations, and tachycardia, due to its stimulating effect on beta-2 adrenergic receptors in the heart.Choice B rationaleFurosemide is a loop diuretic that primarily affects fluid and electrolyte balance. Chest pain is not a typical side effect. Common side effects include hypokalemia, dehydration, and hypotension.Choice C rationaleDigoxin toxicity can cause cardiovascular symptoms like bradycardia, arrhythmias, and heart block, but it does not commonly present with chest pain. Monitoring serum levels is crucial for preventing toxicity.Choice D rationaleAtenolol is a beta-blocker that typically reduces chest pain in angina patients by decreasing heart rate and myocardial oxygen demand. It can cause bradycardia, but chest pain is not a usual side effect. .

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