ATI RN
Cardiovascular Drugs Commonly Prescribed Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client has been started on Zetia (exetimibe). The nurse knows that the mechanism of action of this drug is what?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 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?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A 57-year-old man presents with progressively worsening shortness of breath and new-onset hemoptysis. He has a 34 pack-year history of smoking. A chest X-ray reveals a circular lesion in the right upper lobe. He begins taking methotrexate as part of a chemotherapy regimen. Which is a potential complication of methotrexate therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The following drugs can cause sinus tachycardia EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
We prescribe a beta-adrenergic blocker for a patient with chronic-stable ('effortinduced') angina, and the incidence and severity of angina attacks are reduced. Which of the following best explains the pharmacologic action by which the beta blocker does this?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.