EVOLVE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM (HESI) 1 ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

EVOLVE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM (HESI) 1 ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS A client with asthma receives a prescription for high blood pressure during a clinic visit. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the client to receive that is at least likely to exacerbate asthma? - Answer - Metoprolol Tartrate( Lopressor) The best antihypertensive agent for clients with asthma is metoprolol (Lopressor) (C), a beta2 blocking agent which is also cardioselective and less likely to cause bronchoconstriction. Pindolol (A) is a beta2 blocker that can cause bronchoconstriction and increase asthmatic symptoms. Although carteolol (B) is a beta blocking agent and an effective antihypertensive agent used in managing angina, it can increase a client's risk for bronchoconstriction due to its nonselective beta blocker action. Propranolol (D) also blocks th