ATI RN
Cardiovascular Drugs Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following drugs most likely caused this adverse effect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Prazosin. This drug is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist commonly used to treat hypertension. The adverse effect described is orthostatic hypotension, which is a known side effect of alpha-1 blockers like prazosin. When prazosin blocks alpha-1 receptors in blood vessels, it can lead to a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing up, causing orthostatic hypotension. Propranolol (A) is a beta-blocker, Minoxidil (B) is a vasodilator, and Hydralazine (C) is also a vasodilator, but these drugs do not directly affect alpha-1 receptors and are less likely to cause orthostatic hypotension compared to prazosin.
Question 2 of 5
Procainamide differs from quinidine in the following respect
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Methaemoglobinaemia can occur with high doses of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The client is diabetic and is given a non-cardio-selective beta blocker. What might happen to the blood sugars?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The client is to start taking simvastatin for cholesterol reduction. What does the nurse say to educate the client about the drug?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.