Which of these drugs would be most appropriate to treat the 78-year-old man's condition?

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Question 1 of 5

Which of these drugs would be most appropriate to treat the 78-year-old man's condition?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Demeclocycline. This drug is specifically used to treat the condition of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH), which is common in elderly patients. Demeclocycline works by inhibiting the action of antidiuretic hormone, thus promoting water diuresis. Desmopressin (choice A) is used to treat diabetes insipidus, the opposite of SIADH. Hydrochlorothiazide (choice B) and Amiloride (choice D) are diuretics commonly used for different conditions like hypertension and edema but are not indicated for SIADH.

Question 2 of 5

Six months after beginning atorvastatin, the patient's total and LDL cholesterol concentrations remained above normal and he continued to have anginal attacks despite good adherence to his antianginal medications. His physician decided for niacin. The major recognized mechanism of action of niacin is

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The action of quinidine differs from that of digitalis in

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The client has a myocardial infarction and going into shock. What might be a medication to give to counteract shock in cases of myocardial infarction?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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