An infant has critical aortic stenosis.The physician orders several medications for the infant.Which prescribed medications would the nurse question for this infant?
A) Bumetanide (Bumex)
B) Diltiazem (Cardizem)
C) Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
D) Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
E) Furosemide (Lasix)

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In cases of critical aortic stenosis,medications include preload- and afterload-reducing agents,including bumetanine,diltiazem,and furosemide.Enoxaparin is a low-molecular-weight heparin.Epinephrine will raise heart rate and blood pressure and would cause this child's condition to worsen.

An Infant Has Critical Aortic Stenosis