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on: Jul 23, 2018
An advantage to using donepezil in lieu of tacrine is that donepezil:
 
  a. is better tolerated and can be given once daily.
  b. can reverse the degenerative process and improve cognitive functioning.
  c. also has antidepressant properties.
  d. does not have any peripheral cholinergic effects.

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A patient with essential hypertension has been place on hydralazine (Apresoline). A week later, the patient complains that her heart rate goes up and down. To counteract this reflex tachycardia, the nurse anticipates that the prescriber will order
 
  a. an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.
  b. aspirin.
  c. a beta blocker.
  d. an angiotensin-receptor blocker (ARB).


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

a

Answer to Question 2

C
Reflex tachycardia generally can be prevented with a beta blocker.
Neither an ACE inhibitor nor aspirin prevents reflex tachycardia.
An angiotensin-receptor blocker (ARB) may actually cause reflex tachycardia.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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