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geodog55

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which of the following adverse effects would be applicable to a patient beginning drug therapy with enalapril (Vasotec)?
 
  a. Nonproductive cough
  b. Tingling around mouth and in fingertips
  c. Nasal congestion
  d. Ringing in the ears

Question 2

A patient is receiving a class II antiarrhythmic agent. Review the following drug actions, and choose the one that is applicable to this group of medications.
 
  a. They slow the rate of rise of the action potential of the cardiac cell.
  b. They shorten the duration of the action potential of the cardiac cell.
  c. They antagonize sympathetic nervous stimulation of cardiac beta receptors.
  d. They prolong the rise of the action potential and slow repolarization.


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meganmoser117

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

ANS: A
Enalapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, which can cause a nonproductive cough. It usually subsides several days after the drug is discontinued.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Class II antiarrhythmics exert effects by antagonizing sympathetic nervous system stimulation of beta receptors in the heart.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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