The physician prescribes propranolol for a patient with a blood ...

[stephzh]

The physician prescribes propranolol for a patient with a blood pressure reading of 200/106. An electrocardiogram taken shortly afterward shows an AV block. The nurse should immediately report this finding for which reason?
 
  1. Lowering the blood pressure will require a least two different drugs.
  2. Beta blockers can intensify an AV block.
  3. There could be some reflex tachycardia associated with this agent.
  4. The drug may cause a cough, which might further disrupt the cardiac rhythm.

Question 2

A patient has been diagnosed with uncomplicated primary hypertension. What is the preferred initial antihypertensive drug regimen?
 
  1. Direct-acting vasodilators
  2. Beta blockers and/or diuretics
  3. Two diuretics from two different groups
  4. Two types of beta blockers

[daiying98]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

[stephzh]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ASDFGJLO]

Excellent