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A pregnant woman has severe eclampsia. Immediate reduction in blood pressure is achieved with which drug?
 
  a. Sodium nitroprusside
  b. Enalapril
  c. A thiazide diuretic
  d. Hydralazine

Question 2

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?
 
  a. Lowering the blood pressure will require a least two different drugs.
  b. Beta blockers can intensify an AV block.
  c. There could be some reflex tachycardia associated with this agent.
  d. The drug may cause a cough, which might further disrupt the cardiac rhythm.


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jliusyl

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

d

Answer to Question 2

b


Sportsfan2111

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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