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HESI LPN · HESI LPN Pharmacology · HESI Central Nervous System Stimulants and Related Drugs NCLEX Questions Quizlet

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following agents represents a relatively new class of drugs used in treating hypertension?

A. Trandolapril

B. Carvedilol

C. Losartan

D. Moexipril

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Losartan

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following drugs was most likely administered for muscle relaxation in the 74-year-old man with impaired hepatic and renal function undergoing abdominal surgery?

A. Succinylcholine

B. Tubocurarine

C. Vecuronium

D. Mivacurium

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Vecuronium

Question 3 of 5

Dopamine is preferred over norepinephrine in cardiogenic and hypovolemic shock because

A. Better cardiac stimulation

B. Potent renal vasodilator

C. Potent cerebral vasodilation

D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following adverse effects most likely occurred in the patient recovering from surgical repair of multiple fractures after receiving a standard dose of morphine?

A. Dysphoria

B. Impairment of far vision

C. Diarrhea

D. Hypertension

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Impairment of far vision

Question 5 of 5

The local anesthetics having amide linkage differ from those having ester linkage in that the amide-linked local anesthetics

A. Are not surface anesthetics

B. Have a shorter duration of action

C. Are degraded in the plasma

D. Do not show cross-sensitivity with ester-linked local anesthetics

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Do not show cross-sensitivity with ester-linked local anesthetics

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