PHARM: CHAPTER 23 - DRUGS USED TO TREAT HTN QUESTIONS WITH EXPLAINED ANSWERS - 100% GUARANTEED PASS 2025/2026

PHARM: CHAPTER 23 - DRUGS USED TO TREAT HTN QUESTIONS WITH EXPLAINED ANSWERS - 100% GUARANTEED PASS 2025/2026 Which type of over the counter preparation does the nurse teach patients who are taking antihypertensive drugs to avoid? a. Aspirin products b. Stimulant laxatives c. Decongestants d. Antihistamines - Correct Answer-c. Decongestants Excessive use of decongestants may result in significant hypertension. Patients on antihypertensive therapy should avoid using decongestants. Aspirin, stimulant laxatives, and antihistamines are not contraindicated in patients taking antihypertensive drugs. A patient with hypertension for whom a diuretic is ordered asks the nurse how a "kidney pill" can help blood pressure. The basis for the nurse's response is that diuretics lower blood pressure by doing what? a. Activating the renin angiotensin system b. Decreasing circulatory volume and dilating peripheral arterioles c. Increasing the excretion of sodium and magnesium d. Diluting the blood and redirecting blood flow to the kidneys - Correct Answer Continues...