HESI LPN · HESI LPN Pharmacology · HESI Cardiovascular System Drugs Classification
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This drug can cause muscle damage, especially when used with any of several drugs including erythromycin:
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Correct Answer: Lovastatin (Mevacor)
A nonselective beta receptor agonist causes all of the following effects EXCEPT:
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Correct Answer: Increase peripheral arterial resistance
The antiseizure drug, which induces hepatic microsomal enzymes, is:
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Correct Answer: Phenytoin
A 62-year-old woman with a history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and bilateral lower extremity edema presents to her primary care physician. Physical examination reveals pitting edema of both lower extremities from the ankles to the knees. She was placed on furosemide. The mechanism of action of this agent is in which of the following locations?
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Correct Answer: Ascending limb of the loop of Henle
Tick the drug belonging to non-selective beta2-adrenomimics:
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Correct Answer: Isoprenaline
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