NR293 Cardio Exam with Questions and Solutions

NR293 Cardio Exam with Questions and Solutions A 46-year-old man has been taking clonidine for 5 months. For the past 2 months, his blood pressure has been normal. During this office visit, he tells the nurse that he would like to stop taking the drug. What is the nurse's best response? a. "I'm sure the doctor will stop it—your blood pressure is normal now." b. "Your doctor will probably have you stop taking the drug for a month, and then we'll see how you do." c. "This drug should not be stopped suddenly; let's talk to your doctor." d. "It's likely that you can stop the drug if you exer- cise and avoid salty foods." ANSWER c. "This drug should not be stopped suddenly; let's talk to your doctor." Drugs that are often used as first-line drugs in the treatment of both heart failure and hypertension are known by the acronym ___________inhibitors. ANSWER ACE