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NCLEX Pharmacology Cardiovascular Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with coronary artery disease has raised serum triglyceride (600 mg/dl) but normal total cholesterol level (150 mg/dl). Which hypolipidemic drug should be prescribed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The client has an EKG showing a gradually lengthening PR interval and a dropped QRS at the longest PR interval. What rhythm does the client have?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A 56-year-old man with a known history of hypertension treated with a ß-blocker presents to his primary care physician for follow-up. His blood pressure usually runs 130/76 mm Hg and today (at 6-month follow-up) is 170/90 mm Hg. What is the most likely explanation for this finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A 63-year-old man with congestive heart failure comes to the cardiologist for a routine visit. He is doing well and has no complaints. He is taking digoxin, metoprolol, and spironolactone. What is the mechanism of action of spironolactone?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
All statements are true EXCEPT: Sodium nitroprusside:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.