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Question 1 of 5

Select the drug which reduces cholesterol synthesis in liver, increases expression of LDL receptors on hepatocytes and has been found to reduce mortality due to coronary artery disease

A. Simvastatin

B. Nicotinic acid

C. Probucol

D. Colestipol

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Simvastatin

Question 2 of 5

To evaluate outcomes for a patient with schizophrenia receiving typical antipsychotic drug therapy, the nurse would look for improvement in:

A. Affective mobility

B. Positive symptoms

C. Self-care activities

D. Cognitive functioning

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Positive symptoms

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is reviewing the classes of antidysrhythmic drugs. Amiodarone (Cordarone) is classified on the Vaughan Williams classification as a class III drug, which means it works by which mechanism of action?

A. Blocking slow calcium channels

B. Prolonging action potential duration

C. Blocking sodium channels and affecting phase 0

D. Decreasing spontaneous depolarization and affecting phase 4

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Prolonging action potential duration

Question 4 of 5

Indications for 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (calcitriol) administration are the following, EXCEPT:

A. Hypocalcemia in chronic renal failure

B. Vitamin D-dependent rickets

C. Malabsorption of vitamin D from intestine

D. Elevated skeletal turnover

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Elevated skeletal turnover

Question 5 of 5

All of the following statements regarding vasodilators are true EXCEPT:

A. Hydralazine causes tachycardia

B. Nifedipine is a dopamine receptor antagonist

C. Nitroprusside dilates both arterioles and veins

D. Minoxidil can cause hypertrichosis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Nifedipine is a dopamine receptor antagonist

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