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ATI NUR 180 Pharmacology Exam Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client that is newly diagnosed with hypertension. The client noted that the provider will prescribe a medication to treat angina and hypertension. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Nifedipine. Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker commonly used to treat both hypertension and angina by relaxing blood vessels and reducing the workload of the heart. It helps lower blood pressure and improve blood flow to the heart muscle. Digoxin (
B) is used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation, not hypertension. Heparin (
C) is an anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots, not for hypertension. Captopril (
D) is an ACE inhibitor used for hypertension, but it is not typically prescribed for angina.
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