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Sportsfan2111

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An older adult patient will be taking a vasodilator for hypertension. Which adverse effect is of most concern for the older adult patient taking this class of drug?
 
  a. Dry mouth
  b. Restlessness
  c. Constipation
  d. Hypotension

Question 2

A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus has
 
  been found to have trace proteinuria. The prescriber writes an order for an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. What is the main reason for prescribing this class of drug for this patient?
  a. Cardioprotective effects
  b. Renal protective effects
  c. Reduces blood pressure
  d. Promotes fluid output


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carojassy25

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


Sportsfan2111

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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