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Cardiovascular Drugs Pharmacology PDF Questions
Question 1 of 5
Five patients with potential need for intravenous sodium nitroprusside are presented as follows. Which patient would best benefit from such an infusion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following drugs is incorrectly paired with its mechanism of action:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A client diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder is receiving paliperidone (Invega). Which symptoms should a nurse identify that would warrant the need for this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because flashbacks of killing the enemy are indicative of the intrusive symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can be effectively treated with antipsychotic medications like paliperidone. These symptoms are often associated with severe distress and impairment in daily functioning. Choice A (flat affect and anhedonia) typically aligns more with symptoms of depression rather than PTSD. Choice B (persistent anorexia and weight loss) is more related to physical symptoms rather than the core symptoms of PTSD. Choice D (distant and guarded in relationships) may suggest avoidance symptoms of PTSD, but it does not specifically warrant the use of paliperidone. Therefore, choice C is the most appropriate response based on the symptoms indicative of PTSD that would require this medication.
Question 4 of 5
Which medication is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of depression in adolescents?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Fluoxetine (Prozac). The FDA has approved Fluoxetine for the treatment of depression in adolescents aged 8-18. It is one of the few antidepressants approved for pediatric use due to its established safety and efficacy profile. Paroxetine (A) is not recommended for adolescents due to increased risk of suicidal thoughts. Sertraline (B) is FDA-approved for pediatric OCD but not specifically for depression. Citalopram (C) has a black box warning for pediatric use due to potential risks.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse teaching a patient about a tyramine-restricted diet would approve a meal consisting of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it contains foods low in tyramine. Mashed potatoes, ground beef, corn, green beans, and apple pie are all safe options. Tyramine is found in aged, fermented, and spoiled foods, which are present in the other choices. Avocados, ham, chocolate, sausage, cheese, and banana bread are high in tyramine and should be avoided. Caffeinated coffee contains tyramine as well. A tyramine-restricted diet aims to prevent a hypertensive crisis in individuals taking MAOIs by avoiding foods that can interact with these medications.