Antihypertensives Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is/are the action(s) of the drug metformin? a. Decreases Hepatic glucose production and intestinal glucose absorption b. Increases sensitivity to insulin c. Short term sedation d. Both A and B - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Both A and B When administering the drug senna to a patient, a health care provider must inform the patient of which of the following a. This drug is intended to lower blood pressure and is best used in combination with other antihypertensives b. This drug is not inten...

Sarah Michelle FNP Practice Test QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Already GRADED A-1. 1. Question A 65 year old female patient presents today to the clinic with worsening back pain over the last week. She appears to be sweating and states that she is profusely dizzy. Which of the following findings on her urinalysis would indicate the most immediate need for referral to the emergency department ? o Red blood cell (RBC) casts, as they are indicative of possible cytomegalovirus o White blood cell (WBC) ca...

Which statements about hypertension in the United States are supported by facts? Select all that apply. - Answer *About 30 million adults with known hypertension are not being treated All individuals with hypertension require prescription medication to reduce risk of complications Nearly 1 in 10 adults have hypertension *An estimated 31 million adults taking medication for high blood pressure are not taking the right dose Most adults with hypertension do not have their hypertension under c...

2023 ATI PHARMACOLOGY 2019 PROCTORED EXAM -STUDY GUIDE WITH NGN ATI PHARMACOLOGY 2019 PROCTORED EXAM -STUDY GUIDE 1. When administering the drug senna to a patient, a health care provider must inform the patient of which of the following a. This drug is intended to lower blood pressure and is best used in combination with other antihypertensives b. This drug is not intended for long term use c. The patient must limit his/her fiber intake d. Advise patient to change positions slowly ...

Beta-blockers - decrease myocardial demand, decrease contractility increase O2 delivery to heart Beta-blockers - AE: bradycardia, hypotension, AV block, mask hypo/hyperglycemia and hyperthyroidism, wheezing, dyspnea, depression, lethargy, decrease libido Beta-blockers - Monitor apical pulse Hold if HR <60 BP <110

MN553 antihypertensives Unit 7 Question and answer 2023/2024ARB's - correct answer Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers ACEI's - correct answer angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors DRI's - correct answer Direct Renin Inhibitors ACEI - correct answer -pril, Benzapril, captopril, Enalopril, Enalaprilat, Fosinopril, Lisinopril, Moexipril, Perindopril, Quinapril, Ramipipril, Trandolopril ARB's - correct answer -sartan, Candesartan, Eprosartan, Losartan, Omestartan, Temisart...

Test Bank For Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology 7th Edition By Karen Whalen 4133, X . 6113, 6 1: Pharmacokinetics 2: Drug–Receptor Interactions and Pharmacodynamics 3: The Autonomic Nervous System 4: Cholinergic Agonists 5: Cholinergic Antagonists 6: Adrenergic Agonists 7: Adrenergic Antagonists 8: Drugs for Neurodegenerative Diseases 9: Anxiolytic and Hypnotic Drugs 10: Antidepressants 11: Antipsychotic Drugs 12: Drugs for Epilepsy 13: Anesthe...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has congestive heart failure and is taking digoxin daily. The client refused breakfast and is complaining of nausea and weakness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Check the client's vital signs. Rationale: It is possible that the client's nausea is secondary to digoxin toxicity. By obtaining vital signs, the nurse can assess for bradycardia, which is a symptom of digoxin toxicity. The nurse should withhold the medication a...

How is chronic hypertension diagnosed? - ANSWER-HTN prior to conception or prior to 20 weeks Mild chronic HTN Severe chronic HTN - ANSWER->140/90 >160/110 Persists for at least 12 weeks postpartum Baseline labs for chronic HTN Medications? - ANSWER-CBC, LFTS, creatinine, protein/creatinine ratio Antihypertensives not recommended unless they were on something before, labetolol is commonly used Management of chronic HTN--when to see pt and tests to perform? Patient education...

1) A client is being treated for hyperthyridism with propylthiouracil (PTU). The LPN/LVN knows that the action of this drug is to: A. decrease the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. B. increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. C. increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of T3 producedby the thyroid. D. inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. D. PTU is an adjunct therapy used to control hyperthyroidism by in...