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The nurse understands that which of the following agents is contraindicated in persons with obstructive pulmonary disorders?
 
  a. nifedipine c. nitroglycerin
  b. diltiazem d. metoprolol

Question 2

A nursing student asks the staff nurse which of the following medications would be least effective as a monotherapy in treating acute anginal pain. The nurse responds appropriately with:
 
  a. propranolol. c. nitroglycerin.
  b. amyl nitrite. d. isosorbide dinitrate.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker and not contraindicated.
B Incorrect: Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker and not contraindicated.
C Incorrect: Nitroglycerin is a nitrate and not contraindicated.
D Correct: Beta-adrenergic blocking agents are contraindicated.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: Propranolol is more effective when used with a nitrate.
B Incorrect: This is a nitrate and effective in treating acute anginal pain.
C Incorrect: This is a nitrate and effective in treating acute anginal pain.
D Incorrect: This is a nitrate and effective in treating acute anginal pain.


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