19. A person treated with a non-cardioselective beta blocker runs the risk of which of the following adverse effects?
a. constricted airways
b. vision loss
c. a faster heart rate
d. higher blood pressure
20. A patient with a history of uncontrolled hypertension has a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 45% and will require use of medications to reduce preload and afterload. Which of the following drugs will achieve a reduction in preload?
a. ARBs
b. Calcium channel blockers
c. Nitrates
d. Diuretics
21. Which of the following is accurate regarding beta blockers? (Select all that apply.)
a. They can block beta 1 and beta 2 receptors if non-selective
b. Withhold dose if apical pulse is less than 60 bpm and notify provider
c. Take with grapefruit juice for better effectiveness
d. If calcium channel blockers are not tolerated, beta blockers can be used
e. Monitor for hypoglycemia
22. A patient with heart failure is hospitalized for decompensation and will need a positive inotropic drug. Which of the following drugs produce a positive inotropic effect? (Select all that apply.)
a. Beta blockers
b. ACE inhibitors
c. Catecholamines
d. Diuretics
e. Vasopressors
19.(a) constricted airways.
Reason:
20.(a)ARBs.
Reason:
21.(a)they can block beta 1 and beta 2 receptors,if non -selective.
(C)take the grapefruit juice for better effectiveness.
(E) monitor hypoglycemia.
Reason:
22.(b)ACE inhibitor,(c) catecholamine.
Reason:
19. A person treated with a non-cardioselective beta blocker runs the risk of which of the...
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