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Question 1 of 5

Organic nitrates relax vascular smooth muscle by

A. Increasing intracellular cyclic AMP B. Increasing intracellular cyclic GMP C. Decreasing intracellular cyclic AMP D. Both (b) and (c)

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The client is taking a class IA anti-arrhythmic agent. What might be the drug the client is taking?select one that does not apply

A. Quinidine B. Disopyramide C. Procainamide D. Morcizine

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The client has been started on Zetia (exetimibe). The nurse knows that the mechanism of action of this drug is what?

A. It prevents cholesterol synthesis by the liver. B. It inhibits absorption of cholesterol in the small intestines. C. It increases LDL cholesterol production. D. It increases the ratio of HDL to LDL cholesterol.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Five trauma patients are undergoing surgery after being ejected from a bus that had rolled over off the side of the road. Each of the patients needs surgery for internal injuries. Which of the following patients will require the largest doses of inhalational anesthetic agents?

A. Patient 1: blood pressure of 160/90 mm Hg, pulse = 120 beats/minute B. Patient 2: blood pressure of 150/80 mm Hg, pulse = 100 beats/minute C. Patient 3: blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg, pulse = 120 beats/minute D. Patient 4: blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg, pulse = 80 beats/minute

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A 54-year-old man with diabetes presents to clinic for a routine checkup. At his prior two visits, he had an elevated blood pressure and has tried lifestyle changes to improve it. Today, his blood pressure is 142/88 mm Hg. His last urinalysis showed a urine microalbumin of 150 mcg. What is the most appropriate initial antihypertensive for this patient?

A. Doxazosin B. Hydrochlorothiazide C. Lisinopril D. Metoprolol

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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