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stephzh

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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.

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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


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

Correct Answer: 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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