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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of hypertension who has experienced uncontrollable non-productive cough related to an ACE inhibitor. Which alternative medication would the nurse anticipate administering?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Losartan, an ARB, is an effective alternative to ACE inhibitors, avoiding cough as it does not affect bradykinin levels. The other options do not directly address the cough issue.

Question 2 of 5

A client is started on gemfibrozil to assist in the lowering of triglyceride level. Which of the following side effects is associated with gemfibrozil?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Gemfibrozil increases the risk of gallstones by altering lipid and bile metabolism. The other options are not associated with gemfibrozil.

Question 3 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.

Question 4 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 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the intensive care unit for a cardiac dysrhythmia. The nurse understands the prescribed calcium channel blocker has which of the following mechanisms of action?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Calcium channel blockers reduce heart contractility and conduction, helping manage dysrhythmias. They do not act on beta cells, increase heart rate, or directly increase oxygen circulation.

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