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What is a common symptom of hypertension?
What is a common symptom of hypertension?
- Dizziness
- Muscle cramps
- Angioedema
- Headache (correct)
Prior to administering a thiazide diuretic, what should be checked?
Prior to administering a thiazide diuretic, what should be checked?
- Potassium levels
- Electrolytes (sodium, potassium) (correct)
- Heart rate
- Blood pressure
What is a common adverse effect of ACE inhibitors?
What is a common adverse effect of ACE inhibitors?
- Dizziness
- Hyperkalemia (correct)
- Muscle cramps
- Angioedema
What should be monitored after administering ARBs?
What should be monitored after administering ARBs?
In African Americans, which drug is often used for dysrhythmias and heart rate control?
In African Americans, which drug is often used for dysrhythmias and heart rate control?
Which medication can help reduce kidney damage by slowing the progression of kidney failure?
Which medication can help reduce kidney damage by slowing the progression of kidney failure?
What is the primary effect of statins in managing dyslipidemia?
What is the primary effect of statins in managing dyslipidemia?
Which adverse effect is particularly crucial to report immediately when a patient is on statins?
Which adverse effect is particularly crucial to report immediately when a patient is on statins?
What is a common side effect associated with bile acid sequestrants used in dyslipidemia management?
What is a common side effect associated with bile acid sequestrants used in dyslipidemia management?
Which lab values should be monitored when a patient is on cholesterol absorption inhibitors (ezetimibe)?
Which lab values should be monitored when a patient is on cholesterol absorption inhibitors (ezetimibe)?
What is a potential complication if hypertension is not managed effectively?
What is a potential complication if hypertension is not managed effectively?
What is the primary effect of ACE inhibitors in the treatment of hypertension?
What is the primary effect of ACE inhibitors in the treatment of hypertension?
What is the primary purpose of Atropine in dysrhythmia management?
What is the primary purpose of Atropine in dysrhythmia management?
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of sodium channel blockers used for dysrhythmias?
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of sodium channel blockers used for dysrhythmias?
Prior to administration of potassium channel blockers for dysrhythmias, what should be checked?
Prior to administration of potassium channel blockers for dysrhythmias, what should be checked?
Which condition is not a contraindication for the use of Beta blockers?
Which condition is not a contraindication for the use of Beta blockers?
What is an essential patient teaching point regarding hypertension symptoms?
What is an essential patient teaching point regarding hypertension symptoms?
Why is weaning off ACE inhibitors important when stopping treatment if needed?
Why is weaning off ACE inhibitors important when stopping treatment if needed?
