ATI RN
Cardiovascular Drug Safety Pharmacology Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following drugs was most likely added to the patient's therapy resulting in his present complaint?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Verapamil. Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker that can cause constipation, which is a common complaint in patients. Hydralazine (A) can cause reflex tachycardia, Propranolol (B) is a beta-blocker that can cause bradycardia, and Clonidine (D) is an alpha-2 agonist that can cause hypotension. Therefore, based on the patient's complaint of constipation, Verapamil is the most likely drug added to the patient's therapy.
Question 2 of 5
The oral absorption of following osmotic diuretic is negligible
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is not an attribute of amlodipine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is directly acting vascular smooth muscle relaxant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The client is taking an ACE inhibitor. For what reason might the client be taking this drug?select one that does not apply
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.