,1. Multiple Choice: A patient with chronic heart failure is
prescribed a low-sodium diet. Which of the following food items
would be most appropriate for the patient?
a) Canned soup
b) Grilled chicken breast
c) Deli meat sandwich
d) Cheese pizza
Correct Answer: b) Grilled chicken breast
Rationale: Grilled chicken breast is typically low in sodium and
suitable for a patient with heart failure, who needs to manage fluid
retention.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The primary mechanism of action for ACE
inhibitors in the management of hypertension is the inhibition of
the conversion of angiotensin I to __________.
Correct Answer: Angiotensin II
Rationale: ACE inhibitors work by blocking the enzyme
responsible for converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a potent
vasoconstrictor, thereby lowering blood pressure.
, Correct Answer: True
Rationale: Acute kidney injury can result in impaired potassium
excretion, leading to hyperkalemia, which is a risk factor for cardiac
arrhythmias.
4. Multiple Response: Select all the clinical signs that indicate a
patient may be experiencing hypovolemic shock:
a) Tachycardia
b) Hypotension
c) Warm, flushed skin
d) Decreased urine output
Correct Answers: a) Tachycardia, b) Hypotension, d)
Decreased urine output
Rationale: Hypovolemic shock is characterized by rapid heart
rate, low blood pressure, and reduced urine output due to
decreased circulatory volume. Warm, flushed skin is not typically
associated with hypovolemic shock.
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