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Cardiovascular Drug Interactions PDF Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 54-year-old man with hypertension presents to his primary care physician for follow-up. His blood pressure is consistently greater than 140/90 mm Hg. The physician urges that the patient begin pharmacotherapy. The patient refuses this suggestion and wants to try lifestyle modifications. Which of the following changes will have the lowest likelihood of blood pressure reduction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The pacemaker of the heart is the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A nursing instructor is teaching about the medications used to treat panic disorder. Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because Clonazepam (Klonopin) is a benzodiazepine commonly used to treat panic disorder due to its fast onset of action and effectiveness in reducing anxiety symptoms. It is a first-line treatment for panic disorder. Option B is incorrect as Clozapine is an antipsychotic used for schizophrenia and not recommended for panic disorder. Option C is incorrect since Doxepin is a tricyclic antidepressant primarily used for depression and not a first-line treatment for panic disorder. Option D is incorrect as Buspirone is a medication used for generalized anxiety disorder and not typically used for immediate relief during panic attacks.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following client symptoms would most likely decrease because of the therapeutic effect of this medication?(Select the one tha does not apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Social isolation. The therapeutic effect of medication often helps improve symptoms directly related to the mental illness being treated. In this case, social isolation is a consequence of the underlying mental health condition and would likely improve as the symptoms such as somatic delusions, gustatory hallucinations, and flat affect decrease. Social isolation is not a symptom that directly improves due to the medication's therapeutic effect, as it may require additional interventions or support systems.
Question 5 of 5
A depressed patient is being seen in the clinic and started a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) last week. She tells the nurse that she has some pills that she previously took for depression and that they are called MAOIs. She tells the nurse she thinks she should start taking them right now instead of her current medication, which isn’t seeming to help her. The most important information the nurse should convey is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because starting MAOIs while already taking an SSRI can lead to a life-threatening condition called serotonin syndrome due to the interaction between the two medications. This can cause symptoms like confusion, high fever, seizures, and even death. The nurse should emphasize the risk of a serious reaction to prevent the patient from harm. Option A is not as critical as the risk of serotonin syndrome. Option B is incorrect because it does not address the dangerous interaction between MAOIs and SSRIs. Option C, while important, is not as urgent as the risk of a serious reaction.