A patient has been having increased bilateral leg cramps for a ...

[cartlidgeashley]

A patient has been having increased bilateral leg cramps for a few weeks. The health care provider has diagnosed her with peripheral vascular disease (PVD). In caring for this patient, a nurse would expect her to be started on a vasodilator drug that has
 
  which effects?
  a.
  Decreases arterial blood flow, allowing more blood to reach the vessels
  b.
  Opens arteries by relaxing smooth muscle, allowing more blood to reach the vessels
  c.
  Blocks closed vessels, allowing collateral circulation to other vessels
  d.
  Slows venous circulation, allowing arterial blood to flow more easily to vessels

Question 2

A patient with hypertension for 10 years has been told by his health care provider that he has developed nephrotic syndrome, causing generalized edema. Which diuretic will work in the treatment of his condition?
 
  a. Furosemide, a loop diuretic
  b. Polythiazide, a thiazide diuretic
  c. Metolazone, a sulfonamide diuretic
  d. Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic

[mcomstock09]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Vasodilator drugs relax the smooth muscle of peripheral arterial blood vessels and help lead to better circulation to the arms and legs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Loop diuretics work well on patients with very low glomerular filtration rates, because they are so efficient in limiting the reabsorption of sodium. They are often used for patients with kidney disease and to treat chronic heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and nephrotic syndrome of kidney disease in which a powerful diuretic is required.

[cartlidgeashley]

Excellent

[nyrave]

Gracias!