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HESI LPN · HESI LPN Pharmacology · HESI Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Edapt Quizlet

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Question 1 of 5

Atypical antipsychotic agents (such as clozapine) differ from typical ones:

A. In reduced risks of extrapyramidal system dysfunction and tardive dyskinesia

B. In having low affinity for D1 and D2 dopamine receptors

C. In having high affinity for D4 dopamine receptors

D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question 2 of 5

The client has been prescribed gemfibrozil. The nurse explains the function of the drug as what?

A. It reduces cholesterol levels

B. It destabilizes cholesterol plaques.

C. It prevents a recurrent MI.

D. It lowers triglyceride levels.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It lowers triglyceride levels.

Question 3 of 5

During the immediate postoperative period, the Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse is assessing a patient who had hip surgery. The patient is experiencing tachycardia, tachypnea, and muscle rigidity, and his temperature is 103Ã‚Â° F (39.4Ã‚Â° C). The nurse will prepare for what immediate treatment?

A. naltrexone hydrochloride (Narcan) injection, an opioid reversal drug

B. dantrolene (Dantrium) injection, a skeletal muscle relaxant

C. An anticholinesterase drug, such as neostigmine

D. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and intubation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: dantrolene (Dantrium) injection, a skeletal muscle relaxant

Question 4 of 5

In patients with chronic granulomatous disease which of the following agents increases the synthesis of tumor necrosis factor, leading to activation of phagocytosis?

A. Aldesleukin

B. Interferon gamma

C. Filgrastim

D. Infliximab

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Interferon gamma

Question 5 of 5

Chronic use of nitrites may lead to

A. Allergic response

B. Addietion

C. Atherosclerotic changes

D. Tolerance

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tolerance

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