Question

4. A patient is being treated for a hypertensive emergency. The nurse expects which drug to be used? a. sodium nitroprusside Nitropress) b. losartan (Cozaar) c. captopril (Capoten) d. prazosin (Minipress) 5. A patient in her eighth month of pregnancy has pre- eclampsia. Her blood pressure is 210/100 mm Hg this morning. This type of hypertension is classified as which of the following? a. Primary b. Idiopathic c. Essential d. Secondary 6. A betal blocker is prescribed for a patient with heart failure and hypertension. Which adverse effects, if present, may indicate a serious problem is developing while the patient is on this medication? (Select all that apply.) a. Edema b. Nightmares c. Shortness of breath d. Nervousness e. Constipation 7. The order reads, "Give captopril 25 mg PO every 8 hours.," The available tablets are 12.5- mg strength. How many tablets will the nurse administer per dose? 8. The order reads, "Give enalapril (Vasotec) 5 mg IV push over 5 minutes now." The medication is avail- able in a vial with the strength of 1.25 mg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer for this dose?

Answer 1

Q4

Answer - hypertensive emergencies is handled by sodium nitroprusside like drugs it lowers blood pressure.

Q5

Answer - pre eclamptic hypertension is considered in secondary hypertension.

Q6

Answer - adverse effects of beta blocker is nightmare and nervousness

Q7

Answer - per dose we will give 2 tablets.

12.5×2=25 mg

Q8

Answer - we will push 4 ml dose over 5 minutes

4×1.25 =5 mg

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