Week 8 knowledge check Questions With 100% correct Answers

Week 8 knowledge check Questions With 100% correct Answers

When administering an alpha-adrenergic drug for hypertension, it is most important for the nurse to

assess the patient for the development of what response?


A. Hypotension


B. Hyperkalemia


C. Oliguria


D. Respiratory distress


A. Hypotension




A patient with diabetes has a new prescription for the ACE inhibitor lisinopril. She questions this

order because her physician has never told her that she has hypertension. What is the best

explanation for this order?


A. The doctor knows best.


B. The patient is confused.


C. This medication has cardioprotective properties.


D. This medication has a protective effect on the kidneys for patients with diabetes.


D. This medication has a protective effect on the kidneys for patients with diabetes.

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A patient with a history of pancreatitis and cirrhosis is also being treated for hypertension. Which

drug will most likely be ordered for this patient?


A. Clonidine


B. Prazosin


C. Diltiazem


D. Captopril