ATI RN
Cardiovascular Drugs Nursing Pharmacology Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following antihypertensive drug classes is absolutely contraindicated in this woman?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. ACE inhibitors are absolutely contraindicated in this woman due to her history of gouty arthritis, as these drugs can worsen the condition. ACE inhibitors can increase levels of uric acid in the blood, leading to gout attacks. Therefore, it is important to avoid ACE inhibitors in patients with a history of gout.
Question 2 of 5
Maximal medical therapy for treating angina pectoris is represented by which of the following choices?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Propranolol should not be prescribed for a patient of angina pectoris who is already receiving
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The most potent stimulant for heart is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client about taking an ACE inhibitor. A typical side effect of an ACE inhibitor explained to the client is what?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.