Which of the following antihypertensive drugs was the patient most likely taking?

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following antihypertensive drugs was the patient most likely taking?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The patient was recently diagnosed with hypertension and diastolic dysfunction. The supine blood pressure was 166/94 mm Hg and standing blood pressure was 140/83 mm Hg. Given these values, the patient is likely taking Hydrochlorothiazide, which is a diuretic commonly used to treat hypertension by reducing fluid volume and lowering blood pressure. This drug would be an appropriate choice for a patient with these blood pressure readings and hypertension diagnosis.

Question 2 of 5

Myocardial oxygen demand is increased by all of the following factors except

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 3 of 5

In cardiac cells, adenosine

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 4 of 5

Effect of decreased vitamin K on action of warfarin is

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 5 of 5

The client is taking an ACE inhibitor. The nurse explains to the client that this drug acts how?

Correct Answer: B

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

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