NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
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A nurse is teaching a middle-age client about hypertension. Which information will the nurse include in the teaching?
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“Reaching your goal blood pressure will occur within 2 months.”
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“Diuretics are the first type of medication to control hypertension.”
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“Limit your alcohol consumption to three drinks a day.”
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“Plan to lower saturated fats to 10 percent of your daily calorie intake.”
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The first choice is usually a thiazide diuretic.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are three main classes of medication that are usually in the first line of treatment for hypertension: 1. Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB) 2. Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors or ACE-I) and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) 3. Diuretics.
Detailed explanation-3: -The so-called thiazides, such as hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril, Microzide, and generic) and chlorthalidone (generic only), are the diuretics most commonly prescribed for high blood pressure.
Detailed explanation-4: -Bumetanide (Bumex) Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin) Furosemide (Lasix) Torsemide (Soaanz)
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