Multiple Choice
A nurse is discussing how beta blockers work to decrease blood pressure with a nursing student. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "Beta blockers block the actions of angiotensin II."
B) "Beta blockers decrease heart rate and contractility."
C) "Beta blockers decrease peripheral vascular resistance."
D) "Beta blockers decrease the release of renin."
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q6: A hospitalized patient has a blood pressure
Q7: A patient with diabetes develops hypertension. The
Q8: A patient who does not consume alcohol
Q9: A patient with hypertension will begin taking
Q10: Which two-drug regimen would be appropriate for
Q12: A patient with a recent onset of
Q13: A 5-year-old patient seen in an outpatient
Q14: A patient is taking clonidine for hypertension
Q15: A patient with hypertension with a blood
Q16: A patient takes an ACE inhibitor to