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Question 1 of 5

What type of medication is used to reduce high blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels?

A. Calcium channel blocker

B. Beta-blocker

C. ACE inhibitor

D. Diuretic

Correct Answer: Calcium channel blocker

Question 2 of 5

The client on nitroglycerin complains of a headache. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A. Administer acetaminophen as prescribed for the headache.

B. Hold the next dose of nitroglycerin.

C. Discontinue the nitroglycerin immediately.

D. Notify the healthcare provider immediately.

Correct Answer: Administer acetaminophen as prescribed for the headache.

Question 3 of 5

Which measure is used to relieve the symptoms of left-sided heart failure?

A. Weighing the patient daily

B. Applying an abdominal binder

C. Maintaining total bed rest

D. Elevating the patient's head

Correct Answer: Elevating the patient's head

Question 4 of 5

What is a condition where the lung's air sacs become inflamed and fill with fluid or pus, causing cough, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing?

A. Pneumonia

B. Tuberculosis

C. Asthma

D. Bronchitis

Correct Answer: Pneumonia

Question 5 of 5

What procedure uses a balloon to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels in the heart?

A. Angioplasty

B. Coronary artery bypass graft

C. Stent placement

D. Valve replacement

Correct Answer: Angioplasty

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