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Which of the following agents is beta 1 selective? -
Answer-Atenolol
Which of the following statements about beta-adrenergic
blockers is correct? - Answer-Some beta-adrenergic
blockers are cardioselective, blocking only beta 1
receptors; others are not and also block beta 2 receptors
in smooth muscle.
The beta-adrenergic agonist nebivolol: - Answer-Is highly
cardioselective.
During diuretic therapy, levels of which electrolyte should
be monitored? - Answer-Potassium
Thiazide diuretics and loop diuretics have different primary
indications because of which important difference between
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them? - Answer-Thiazide diuretics require luminal
perfusion to reach their active site.
During diuretic therapy, which of the following should be
monitored? - Answer-Renal function
Which of the following is a mechanism of action of beta-
adrenergic blockers? - Answer-Preventing sympathetic
stimulation of the heart
Which type of diuretic is available only for oral use? -
Answer-Potassium-sparing diuretics
Which of the following best characterizes the mechanism
of action of diuretics? - Answer-Diuretics inhibit the
transport of ions across the tubular membrane.
Which of the following statements about angiotensin II
receptor blockers is correct? - Answer-Renal alterations
are less common than with ACE inhibitors.
The baseline laboratory evaluation of patients taking ACE
inhibitors should include: - Answer-Urine protein.
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When prescribing angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
inhibitors, the advanced practice nurse may anticipate all
of the following: - Answer-Hypokalemia.
The only absolute contraindication to ACE inhibitor use is:
- Answer-Bilateral renal artery stenosis.
The HCN channel blocker ivabradine (Corlanor) is
contraindicated for CHF patients with: - Answer-Atrial
fibrillation.
Angiotensin II stimulates the release of which hormone
that causes sodium and water retention in the kidneys? -
Answer-Aldosterone
The most common adverse effects of calcium channel
blockers are: - Answer-Related to vasodilation.
When considering the use of valsartan/sacubitril (Ernesto)
for congestive heart failure, the NP considers all of the
following except: - Answer-There are few significant drug-
drug interactions.
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Which of the following agents attenuates the hypotensive
effects of ACE inhibitors? - Answer-Nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory agents (NSAIDs)
The renin inhibitor, aliskiren, can significantly reduce the
activity of: - Answer-Loop diuretics.
During triacylglycerol transport, once chylomicrons are in
the circulation, ________ cholesterol transfers proteins to
the chylomicrons. - Answer-HDL
Fatty acids (triacylglycerol precursors) are synthesized in
the liver with ________as the main precursor. - Answer-
Dietary glucose
Which of the following is a characteristic of very low-
density lipoprotein (VLDL)? - Answer-Water-soluble
transport for synthesized lipids
________ are the major dietary lipid. - Answer-
Triacylglycerol