Question 1
pts
Which of the following create a higher risk for digoxin toxicity? Both the cause and the reason
for it must be correct.
Correct!
Administration to older adults because of reduced renal function
Digoxin given with aldosterone antagonist diuretics because of decreased potassium
levels
Taking an antacid for gastroesophageal reflux disease because it increases the absorption
of digoxin
Doses between 0.25 and 0.5 mg/day
Question 2
pts
Dulcea has type 2 diabetes and a high triglyceride level. She has been prescribed gemfibrozil to
treat her hypertriglyceridemia. A history of which of the following might contraindicate the use
of this drug?
Reactive airway disease/asthma
Inflammatory bowel disease
Allergy to aspirin
Gallbladder disease
Question 3
pts
Once the fluid overload of a HF flare is corrected, what is the proper role of diuretics?
You Answered
They should only to be used intermittently when fluid becomes an issue.
To maintain a baseline level of therapy
Only the aldosterone agonist class should be used.
The dosing should be increased aggressively to ensure maintenance of a dry weight
status.
Question 4
, pts
Lifestyle modifications for patients with early hypertension include:
Diet and increase exercise to achieve a body mass index (BMI) greater than 25.
Drink 4 oz of red wine at least once per week.
Adopt the dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet.
Increase potassium intake.
Question 5
pts
What educational point concerning fluid intake must be covered with diuretic prescriptions?
Fluid should be restricted when on a diuretic.
Fluids should contain at least one salty item daily.
Fluid intake should remain near normal for optimal performance.
Avoidance of potassium-rich fluids is encouraged.
Question 6
pts
Hypertensive African Americans are typically listed as not being as responsive to which drug
groups?
ACE inhibitors
Calcium channel blockers
Diuretics
Bidil (hydralazine family of medications)
Question 1
pts
Vera, age 70, has isolated systolic hypertension. Calcium channel blocker
dosages for her should be:
Correct!
Started at about half the usual dosage
pts
Which of the following create a higher risk for digoxin toxicity? Both the cause and the reason
for it must be correct.
Correct!
Administration to older adults because of reduced renal function
Digoxin given with aldosterone antagonist diuretics because of decreased potassium
levels
Taking an antacid for gastroesophageal reflux disease because it increases the absorption
of digoxin
Doses between 0.25 and 0.5 mg/day
Question 2
pts
Dulcea has type 2 diabetes and a high triglyceride level. She has been prescribed gemfibrozil to
treat her hypertriglyceridemia. A history of which of the following might contraindicate the use
of this drug?
Reactive airway disease/asthma
Inflammatory bowel disease
Allergy to aspirin
Gallbladder disease
Question 3
pts
Once the fluid overload of a HF flare is corrected, what is the proper role of diuretics?
You Answered
They should only to be used intermittently when fluid becomes an issue.
To maintain a baseline level of therapy
Only the aldosterone agonist class should be used.
The dosing should be increased aggressively to ensure maintenance of a dry weight
status.
Question 4
, pts
Lifestyle modifications for patients with early hypertension include:
Diet and increase exercise to achieve a body mass index (BMI) greater than 25.
Drink 4 oz of red wine at least once per week.
Adopt the dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet.
Increase potassium intake.
Question 5
pts
What educational point concerning fluid intake must be covered with diuretic prescriptions?
Fluid should be restricted when on a diuretic.
Fluids should contain at least one salty item daily.
Fluid intake should remain near normal for optimal performance.
Avoidance of potassium-rich fluids is encouraged.
Question 6
pts
Hypertensive African Americans are typically listed as not being as responsive to which drug
groups?
ACE inhibitors
Calcium channel blockers
Diuretics
Bidil (hydralazine family of medications)
Question 1
pts
Vera, age 70, has isolated systolic hypertension. Calcium channel blocker
dosages for her should be:
Correct!
Started at about half the usual dosage
