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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with hypertension and requires medication therapy. Which of the following medications below is considered a first line treatment for hypertension?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, is a first-line treatment for hypertension due to its efficacy and safety profile. The other medications are not first-line options.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client who has angina about nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates blood vessels to improve oxygen delivery to the heart, relieving angina. It does not dissolve clots, is not for hypertension, and the dosing is up to 3 doses every 5 minutes.

Question 3 of 5

A client with hypertension and benign prostate hyperplasia is prescribed doxazosin (Cardura). Which of the following statements below would the nurse emphasize regarding doxazosin (Cardura)?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: First-dose hypotension is a significant side effect of doxazosin, and lying down after the first dose helps prevent dizziness or falls. The other options are not relevant to doxazosin.

Question 4 of 5

A client presents to the healthcare setting after beginning treatment with an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Which of the following side-effects will the nurse be sure to assess for?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A dry, non-productive cough is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors due to bradykinin accumulation. The other options are not typical.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who currently has a deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following medications would be administered to lyse existing clots? (Select All that Apply.)

Correct Answer: D,E

Rationale: Alteplase and anistreplase are thrombolytics that lyse existing clots. Aspirin, heparin, and warfarin prevent clot formation but do not dissolve existing clots.

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