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Title: The nurse is caring for a patient recently diagnosed with hypertension. The patient asks what ... Post by: zavier313 on Jan 24, 2018 The nurse is caring for a patient recently diagnosed with hypertension. The patient asks what medications may be used to treat the condition. The nurse begins by discussing the primary antihypertensive agents, which include
1. diuretics. 2. angiotensin-II receptor blockers (ARBs). 3. beta-adrenergic antagonists. 4. direct-acting vasodilators. 5. peripheral adrenergic antagonists. Title: The nurse is caring for a patient recently diagnosed with hypertension. The patient asks what ... Post by: Annie81 on Jan 24, 2018 Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Diuretics are considered a primary antihypertensive agent and should be discussed with this patient. Rationale 2: ARBs are considered a primary antihypertensive agent and should be discussed with this patient. Rationale 3: Beta-adrenergic antagonists are considered a primary antihypertensive agent and should be discussed with this patient. Rationale 4: Direct-acting vasodilators are considered an alternative antihypertensive medication and are prescribed only when first-line agents do not produce a satisfactory response. Rationale 5: Peripheral adrenergic antagonists are considered an alternative antihypertensive medication and are prescribed only when first-line agents do not produce a satisfactory response. Title: The nurse is caring for a patient recently diagnosed with hypertension. The patient asks what ... Post by: zavier313 on Jan 24, 2018 Thank you for helping me with this assignment of mine
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