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Clinical Pharmacology of Cardiovascular Drugs PPT Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following therapeutic changes would be most appropriate for the patient diagnosed with variant angina?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Add nitroglycerin to the therapeutic regimen. Nitroglycerin is a standard treatment for variant angina as it helps dilate blood vessels, increasing blood flow to the heart. This can help relieve chest pain associated with the condition. Choice A is incorrect as nifedipine and propranolol are both used to treat angina, but nifedipine is not specifically indicated for variant angina. Choice C is incorrect as captopril is an ACE inhibitor used for hypertension and heart failure, not specifically for variant angina. Choice D is incorrect as nifedipine and hydrochlorothiazide are both used for hypertension but not specifically for variant angina.
Question 2 of 5
Higher incidence of myocardial infarction and increased mortality has been noted with the use of the following antihypertensive drug
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Combined therapy with dipyridamole and warfarin is recommended in subjects with the following
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The client is being given nitroprusside to lower the blood pressure. The nurse explains to the client that the drug works how?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The client has atrial fibrillation. What can the nurse say about the P wave?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.