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Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor stimulation causes: correct answer: vasoconstriction and an increased blood pressure Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blockade results in: correct answer: vasodilation and reduced blood pressure The only alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blocking drugs used to treat hypertension include: correct answer: prazosin and alfuzin What can occur with the first dose of an alpha-1 receptor blocking agent? correct answer: Orthostatic hypotension Beta adrenergic blocking ag...

Which statements about hypertension in the United States are supported by facts? Select all that apply. - Answer *About 30 million adults with known hypertension are not being treated All individuals with hypertension require prescription medication to reduce risk of complications Nearly 1 in 10 adults have hypertension *An estimated 31 million adults taking medication for high blood pressure are not taking the right dose Most adults with hypertension do not have their hypertension under c...

1. The nurse is administering antihypertensive drugs to older adult patients. The nurse knows that which adverse effect is of most concern for these patients? a. Dry mouth b. Hypotension c. Restlessness d. Constipation - Answer b. Hypotension 2. When giving antihypertensive drugs, the nurse will consider giving the first dose at bedtime for which class of drugs? a. Alpha blockers such as doxazosin (Cardura) b. Diuretics such as furosemide (Lasix) c. ACE inhibitors such as captopril (...

A patient has a new order for the adrenergic drug doxazosin (Cardura). When providing education about this drug, the nurse will include which instructions? a. "Weigh yourself daily, and report any weight loss to your prescriber." b. "Increase your potassium intake by eating more bananas and apricots." c. "The impaired taste associated with this medication usually goes away in 2 to 3 weeks." d. "Be sure to lie down after taking the first dose, because first-dose hypotension may mak...

Antihypertensive Practice Questions and answers 2024/25

Beta-blockers - decrease myocardial demand, decrease contractility increase O2 delivery to heart Beta-blockers - AE: bradycardia, hypotension, AV block, mask hypo/hyperglycemia and hyperthyroidism, wheezing, dyspnea, depression, lethargy, decrease libido Beta-blockers - Monitor apical pulse Hold if HR <60 BP <110

Exam 1: NSG223/ NSG 223 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 2 Exam| Guide Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing QUESTION Atherosclerosis pathology - Narrowing (stenosis) of lumen, obstruction by thrombosis, aneurysm, ulceration, and rupture - cells die due to lack of blood flow - vulnerable where arteries bifurcate/branch - males have more below-the-knee pathology QUESTION Fatty streaks (atherosclerotic lesions) Answer: Yellow & smooth; composed...

Exam 1: NSG223/ NSG 223 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 2 Exam| Guide Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing QUESTION Atherosclerosis pathology - Narrowing (stenosis) of lumen, obstruction by thrombosis, aneurysm, ulceration, and rupture - cells die due to lack of blood flow - vulnerable where arteries bifurcate/branch - males have more below-the-knee pathology QUESTION Fatty streaks (atherosclerotic lesions) Answer: Yellow & smooth; composed...

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