NURS 501 Abrams' Ch 26 Drug Therapy for Hypertension ||
Graded A+.
angioedema correct answers sudden deep swelling or welts under skin, particularly around the
eyes and lips
antiadrenergic correct answers decrease or block the effects of sympathetic nerve stimulation
autoregulation correct answers ability of body tissues to regulate their own blood flow
bradykinin correct answers peptide that causes vasodilation and lowers BP
essential HTN correct answers high BP for which no cause can be found
first-dose phenomenon correct answers orthostatic hypotension with palpitations, dizziness, and
perhaps syncope 1 to 3 hours after the first dose of a drug or an increased dose
secondary HTN correct answers high BP from an identified cause, such as kidney disease
In administering a newly initiated order for captopril, an ACE inhibitor, discharge instructions
should indicate that which of the following adverse effects is most common?
a. tinnitus
b. dry, nonproductive, persistent cough
c. muscle weakness
, d. constipation correct answers b. dry, nonproductive, persistent cough
All ACE inhibitors can commonly cause a nonproductive cough and a tickling in the throat.
Approximately 10% to 20% of clients experience this minor but annoying side effect. The cough
resolves when the drug is discontinued.
Which of the following is indicated for initial drug therapy in a pt newly diagnosed with
uncomplicated HTN (stage 1)? SATA.
a. calcium channel blocker
b. potassium-sparing diuretic
c. direct-acting vasodilator
d. thiazide diuretic correct answers d. thiazide diuretic
Following lifestyle modifications, The Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection,
Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC 7) recommends initial treatment with a
thiazide diuretic if there are no coexisting diseases or complications.
A pt being treated with an ACE inhibitor could take which of the following drugs? SATA.
a. diuretics
b. beta-adrenergic blockers
c. angiotensin receptor blocker
Graded A+.
angioedema correct answers sudden deep swelling or welts under skin, particularly around the
eyes and lips
antiadrenergic correct answers decrease or block the effects of sympathetic nerve stimulation
autoregulation correct answers ability of body tissues to regulate their own blood flow
bradykinin correct answers peptide that causes vasodilation and lowers BP
essential HTN correct answers high BP for which no cause can be found
first-dose phenomenon correct answers orthostatic hypotension with palpitations, dizziness, and
perhaps syncope 1 to 3 hours after the first dose of a drug or an increased dose
secondary HTN correct answers high BP from an identified cause, such as kidney disease
In administering a newly initiated order for captopril, an ACE inhibitor, discharge instructions
should indicate that which of the following adverse effects is most common?
a. tinnitus
b. dry, nonproductive, persistent cough
c. muscle weakness
, d. constipation correct answers b. dry, nonproductive, persistent cough
All ACE inhibitors can commonly cause a nonproductive cough and a tickling in the throat.
Approximately 10% to 20% of clients experience this minor but annoying side effect. The cough
resolves when the drug is discontinued.
Which of the following is indicated for initial drug therapy in a pt newly diagnosed with
uncomplicated HTN (stage 1)? SATA.
a. calcium channel blocker
b. potassium-sparing diuretic
c. direct-acting vasodilator
d. thiazide diuretic correct answers d. thiazide diuretic
Following lifestyle modifications, The Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection,
Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC 7) recommends initial treatment with a
thiazide diuretic if there are no coexisting diseases or complications.
A pt being treated with an ACE inhibitor could take which of the following drugs? SATA.
a. diuretics
b. beta-adrenergic blockers
c. angiotensin receptor blocker
