Question 1

How does propranolol (Inderal)control hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blocks alpha receptors throughout the body. 
B)  Increases the diuretic response in the renal tubules. 
C)  Reduces the sympathetic stimulation in cardiac muscle. 
D)  Inhibits the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. 
A)  Blocks alpha receptors throughout the body. 
B)  Increases the diuretic response in the renal tubules. 
C)  Reduces the sympathetic stimulation in cardiac muscle. 
D)  Inhibits the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.

Question 2

If blood pressure is 120/70,what is the MAP?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  86.66 
C)  16.66 
D)  70 
A)  50 
B)  86.66 
C)  16.66 
D)  70

Question 3

Which class of antihypertensive agents should be avoided by patients with asthma?

Accepted Answer

A)  ACE inhibitors 
B)  Diuretics 
C)  Aldosterone receptor antagonists 
D)  Beta-adrenergic blocking agents 
A)  ACE inhibitors 
B)  Diuretics 
C)  Aldosterone receptor antagonists 
D)  Beta-adrenergic blocking agents

Question 4

Hydralazine,a direct vasodilator,is used to treat hypertension associated with which condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stroke 
B)  Diabetes mellitus 
C)  Myocardial infarction 
D)  Renal disease 
A)  Stroke 
B)  Diabetes mellitus 
C)  Myocardial infarction 
D)  Renal disease

Question 5

A patient who has just begun taking an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)inhibitor calls the nurse and reports feeling very dizzy when standing up and asks if the medication should be discontinued.What is the nurse's best response?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Stop taking the medication immediately." 
B)  "Rise to a sitting or standing position slowly; your symptoms will resolve." 
C)  "I will schedule you to visit the healthcare provider today." 
D)  "Cut the pill in half and take a reduced dosage." 
A)  "Stop taking the medication immediately." 
B)  "Rise to a sitting or standing position slowly; your symptoms will resolve." 
C)  "I will schedule you to visit the healthcare provider today." 
D)  "Cut the pill in half and take a reduced dosage."

Question 6

Which agents are preferred for the initial treatment of hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor antagonists 
B)  Calcium ion agonists and central-acting alpha agonists 
C)  Thiazide diuretics and beta-adrenergic blockers 
D)  Direct vasodilators and peripherally acting adrenergic antagonists 
A)  ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor antagonists 
B)  Calcium ion agonists and central-acting alpha agonists 
C)  Thiazide diuretics and beta-adrenergic blockers 
D)  Direct vasodilators and peripherally acting adrenergic antagonists

Exam 22: Drugs Used to Treat Hypertension

How does propranolol (Inderal)control hypertension?

If blood pressure is 120/70,what is the MAP?

Which class of antihypertensive agents should be avoided by patients with asthma?

Hydralazine,a direct vasodilator,is used to treat hypertension associated with which condition?

A patient who has just begun taking an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)inhibitor calls the nurse and reports feeling very dizzy when standing up and asks if the medication should be discontinued.What is the nurse's best response?

Which agents are preferred for the initial treatment of hypertension?

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