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Cardiovascular Drugs NCLEX Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following drugs given chronically would be most likely to contribute to a decreased risk of further stroke in the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Lovastatin. Lovastatin is a statin drug that helps lower cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of atherosclerosis and subsequent stroke. It has been shown to decrease the risk of future stroke events. Isosorbide mononitrate (A) is a vasodilator used for angina, not stroke prevention. Furosemide (B) is a diuretic used for heart failure and hypertension, not for stroke prevention. Esmolol (D) is a beta-blocker used for heart rate control, not for stroke prevention.
Question 2 of 5
Select the organic nitrate which undergoes minimal first-pass metabolism in the liver
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
There is no rationale of giving digitoxin parenterally because
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The client is taking a class IB anti-arrhythmic drug. What drug might that be?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is educating a client who has just been started on Zetia (exetimibe). What does the nurse say to educate the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.