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ATI Pharm Made Easy 4.0:
Cardiovascular System Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which of the following drugs is commonly prescribed for hypertension to help the body excrete excess sodium and water?
a) Beta-blockers
b) ACE inhibitors
✔✔c) Diuretics
d) Calcium channel blockers
What is the primary function of calcium channel blockers in treating cardiovascular conditions?✔✔a) They relax blood vessels and reduce the heart’s workload by inhibiting calcium influx into cells.
b) They increase heart rate and blood pressure.
c) They prevent the formation of blood clots.
d) They decrease cholesterol levels in the bloodstream.
Which condition is commonly treated with ACE inhibitors? 1 / 3
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✔✔a) Hypertension
b) Anemia
c) Diabetes
d) Hyperthyroidism
What is a common side effect of beta-blockers that nurses should monitor for?
a) Hyperkalemia
✔✔b) Bradycardia
c) Hypotension
d) Tachycardia
What is the primary purpose of using anticoagulants like warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation?
a) To increase blood pressure
✔✔b) To prevent blood clot formation
c) To reduce heart rate
d) To improve kidney function
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Which of the following drugs is commonly used to treat acute chest pain or angina?✔✔a) Nitrates
b) Diuretics
c) Anticoagulants
d) Statins
What is a key side effect of nitrates that patients should be educated about?✔✔a) Headache due to vasodilation
b) Constipation
c) Diarrhea
d) Weight gain
Which of the following is a common side effect of calcium channel blockers?
a) Increased heart rate
✔✔b) Peripheral edema
c) Respiratory depression
d) Increased appetite
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