Pharm 2- Exam 2- Hypertension Questions With Complete
Solutions
The nurse is providing instruction to a patient who was recently
prescribed an ACE inhibitor for hypertension. Which is an
adverse effect of this medication?
a. Constipation
b. Chronic cough
c. Hypokalemia
d. Nervousness
b. Chronic cough
The nurse is explaining to a patient how ACE inhibitors affect
blood pressure. Which statement accurately describes the action
of these medications?
a. They increase aldosterone secretion.
b. They inhibit vasoconstriction.
c. They lower heart rate.
d. They promote sodium retention.
b. They inhibit vasoconstriction.
Which statement(s) concerning the use of antihypertensive
therapy for the treatment of hypertension would be considered
true? ( Select all that apply. ) a. Diuretics are the most
commonly prescribed antihypertensive agent.
b. Diuretics are not used for older adult patients.
c. Diuretics are the most expensive of the antihypertensive
agents.
, d. Diuretics are often prescribed in combination therapy with
other antihypertensive agents.
e. Loop diuretics are considered potassium sparing.
a. Diuretics are the most commonly prescribed antihypertensive
agent.
d. Diuretics are often prescribed in combination therapy with
other antihypertensive agents.
Which common adverse effect of an angiotensin II receptor
antagonist will the nurse expect to assess in a patient?
a. Bradycardia
b. Headache
c. Hypokalemia
d. Insomnia
b. Headache
Which medication lowers blood pressure by directly inhibiting
renin?
a. Aliskiren (Tekturna)
b. Eplerenone (Inspra)
c. Diltiazem (Cardizem)
d. Reserpine
a. Aliskiren (Tekturna)
A patient asks the nurse how amlodipine works to reduce the
blood pressure. Which response will the nurse provide?
a. "It causes blood vessel dilation."
b. "It helps you get rid of fluid."
Solutions
The nurse is providing instruction to a patient who was recently
prescribed an ACE inhibitor for hypertension. Which is an
adverse effect of this medication?
a. Constipation
b. Chronic cough
c. Hypokalemia
d. Nervousness
b. Chronic cough
The nurse is explaining to a patient how ACE inhibitors affect
blood pressure. Which statement accurately describes the action
of these medications?
a. They increase aldosterone secretion.
b. They inhibit vasoconstriction.
c. They lower heart rate.
d. They promote sodium retention.
b. They inhibit vasoconstriction.
Which statement(s) concerning the use of antihypertensive
therapy for the treatment of hypertension would be considered
true? ( Select all that apply. ) a. Diuretics are the most
commonly prescribed antihypertensive agent.
b. Diuretics are not used for older adult patients.
c. Diuretics are the most expensive of the antihypertensive
agents.
, d. Diuretics are often prescribed in combination therapy with
other antihypertensive agents.
e. Loop diuretics are considered potassium sparing.
a. Diuretics are the most commonly prescribed antihypertensive
agent.
d. Diuretics are often prescribed in combination therapy with
other antihypertensive agents.
Which common adverse effect of an angiotensin II receptor
antagonist will the nurse expect to assess in a patient?
a. Bradycardia
b. Headache
c. Hypokalemia
d. Insomnia
b. Headache
Which medication lowers blood pressure by directly inhibiting
renin?
a. Aliskiren (Tekturna)
b. Eplerenone (Inspra)
c. Diltiazem (Cardizem)
d. Reserpine
a. Aliskiren (Tekturna)
A patient asks the nurse how amlodipine works to reduce the
blood pressure. Which response will the nurse provide?
a. "It causes blood vessel dilation."
b. "It helps you get rid of fluid."
