NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Peripheral Vascular Disease Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The health-care provider prescribes an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor for the client diagnosed with essential hypertension. Which statement is the most appropriate rationale for administering this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ACE inhibitors block angiotensin II, preventing vasoconstriction and sodium/water retention (
C), thus lowering BP. Beta (
A) and alpha (
B) receptors are unrelated, and smooth muscle relaxation (
D) is a secondary effect.
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