Chapter 5, Problem 4RQ

Which of the following accurately describes the mechanism of action of an ACE inhibitor? A) Vasodilation B) Sodium excretion C) Anticoagulant D) Both A and B  A contraindication to ACE inhibitor administration is ____________________________.  A) Respiratory Distress B) Chest Pain C) Allergy to Aspirin D) Hypotension  Which of the following best describes the mechanism of an antiplatelet medication?  A) Inhibition of platelet aggregation B) Blocking of sodium channels C) Inhibition of the inflammatory response D) Inhibition of factor X conversion  A contraindication to beta blocker administration is ____________________________.  A) Tachycardia B) Simvastatin Allergy C) Bradycardia D) Nausea

A nurse is monitoring for an infusion reaction for a client who is receiving a dose of IV amphotericin B. Which of the following findings should indicate that the client is experiencing an acute infusion reaction? a) Fever b) Dry cough c) Pedal edema d) Hyperglycemia