MSN 571 Pharmacology Midterm (Cardiology) Questions with Correct Answers 2025

MSN 571 Pharmacology Midterm (Cardiology)
Questions with Correct Answers 2025
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NegativeRintropesRareRindicatedRforRpatientsRdiagnosedRwith:R-RCORRECTRANSWERR-
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RCORRECTRANSWERR-MetoprololR(Lopressor)




TheRpeakReffectRofRenalaprilR(Vasotec),RanRangiotensin-
convertingRenzymeR(ACE)Rinhibitor,RoccursRin:R-RCORRECTRANSWERR-5Rhours



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RCORRECTRANSWERR-chronicRstableRangina




BileRacidRsequestrantsRsuchRasRcolesevelemR(Welchol):R-RCORRECTRANSWERR-
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RbileRacids.




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