NSG 6440 Practice Test Questions with All Correct Answers

NSG 6440 Practice Test Questions with All Correct Answers Which of the following antihypertensive medications would you avoid prescribing for an elderly white female with the comorbid diagnosis of osteoporosis? a. Beta blockers b. Calcium channel blockers c. Ace inhibitors d. Diuretics - Answer-Calcium channel blockers Which of the following class of drugs is preferred treatment for a diabetic with stage II hypertension? a. Calcium channel blockers b. Alpha blockers c. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor d. Loop diuretics - Answer-Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor You are caring for a 30-year-old white male in your office with a BP of 144/90. He has never had a diagnosis of hypertension. He doesn't check his blood pressure at home. He has a family history of hypertension. What are your recommendations? a. Start HCTZ 12.5mg daily, purchase a blood pressure cuff, and return to your office in 1 mth b. Instruct to purchase a BP cuff, record blood pressures, call if over 140's over 90's, low salt diet, return in 2 weeks. c. Order EKG, CMP, CBC, and lipid panel, and refer to cardiology. d. Order a cardiac stress test and lipid panel. - Answer-Instruct to purchase a BP cuff, record blood pressures, call if over 140's over 90's, low salt diet, return in 2 weeks