ATI RN
Cardiovascular Drugs Therapy Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following drugs would be appropriate for this patient to prevent new stone production after the operation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Triamterene. Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic that helps prevent new stone production by inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the kidneys, reducing the risk of stone formation. Mannitol (A) is an osmotic diuretic used for specific medical conditions, not for preventing stone formation. Conivaptan (C) is a vasopressin receptor antagonist primarily used for hyponatremia, not for preventing stone formation. Acetazolamide (D) is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that can help with certain types of kidney stones but is not typically used for preventing new stone production.
Question 2 of 5
A hypertensive patient has been using nifedipine for some time without untoward effects. If he experiences a rapidly developing enhancement of the antihypertensive effect of the drug, it is probably due to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is used to lower blood lipid levels?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
While treating a CHF patient with cardiac glycoside, one notices that the patient's resting heart rate, which previously had been 86/min is now 40/min. This would
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The client has a condition for which a beta agonist has been ordered. What condition might this be?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.