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Quizlet WVU Pharmacology Cardiovascular Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following drugs would be most appropriate to treat this patient's hyperlipidemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Lovastatin. Lovastatin is a statin drug that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, a key enzyme in cholesterol synthesis. It is effective in reducing LDL cholesterol levels and decreasing the risk of cardiovascular events. Niacin (choice A) is also used for hyperlipidemia but has more side effects. Cholestyramine (choice B) is a bile acid sequestrant used for high cholesterol but is less effective than statins. Nicotinamide (choice D) is a form of vitamin B3 and is not indicated for hyperlipidemia.
Question 2 of 5
The cardiac slowing by digitalis in atrial fibrillation and congestive failure
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is giving the client digoxin for heart failure and recognizes that the drug has what type of effect on the heart?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The client is to be given warfarin. What is a contraindication to giving this drug?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The client is having an exercise echocardiogram. What is a nursing instruction for this test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.