Studies of “sweet clover disease” led to the isolation in 1939 of dicumarol (bishydroxycoumarin), the first oral anticoagulant drug. Which of the following may be prescribed for this condition?Ī) An angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitorĭ) A calcium channel blocker A Optimum vessel health is most likely with which of the following cholesterol levels?ĭ) 200 to 250 mg/dL B For what conditions are calcium channel blockers prescribed? Select all that apply.In the 1920s, a hemorrhagic disorder of cattle feeding on spoiled clover silage was recognized. The nurse will tell the patient that these are:ī) Common side effects of digitalis and not cause for any concernĬ) Early signs of digitalis toxicity, and the amount of medication prescribed may have to be reduced immediatelyĭ) Signs of a drug interaction with another medication and should be investigated soon C One of the chief uses of nitrate drugs is to relieve which of the following?ĭ) Headache A Which of the following is not indicated for managing hypertension combined with angina?ĭ) Prazosin (Minipress) D A patient who has had a myocardial infarction has residual problems with left ventricular dysfunction. Clopidogrel (Plavix) is used to achieve which of the following effects?Ĭ) Increase of low density-lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterolĭ) Inhibition of platelet aggregation D The function of an inotropic drug is to:ĭ) Prevent thrombosis C Which of the following possible side effects should be mentioned when instructing a patient who is starting treatment with methyldopa (Aldomet)?ī) Skin hyperpigmentation, sun sensitivity, anorexiaĭ) Edema, dyspepsia, blurred vision A Because of the common side effects produced by many antilipidemic medications, patients who are taking these drugs should have which of the following laboratory tests performed periodically?ĭ) Urinalysis C A patient who has been digitalized reports to the nurse that she is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances.
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