6 while taking an angiotensin ii receptor blocker arb

____ 6.
While taking an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), patients need to avoid certain over-the-
counter drugs without first consulting the provider because:
1. Cimetidine is metabolized by the CYP 3A4 isoenzymes
2. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs reduce prostaglandin levels
3. Both 1 and 2
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4. Neither 1 nor 2
____ 7.
Laboratory monitoring for patients on angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin II
receptor blockers should include:
____ 8.
Jacob has hypertension, for which a calcium channel blocker has been prescribed. This drug helps
control blood pressure because it:
____ 9.
Which of the following adverse effects may occur due to a dihydropyridine-type calcium channel
blocker?
____ 10.
Patient teaching related to amlodipine includes:
1. Increase calcium intake to prevent osteoporosis from a calcium blockade.
2. Do not crush the tablet; it must be given in liquid form if the patient has trouble
swallowing it.
3. Avoid grapefruit juice as it affects the metabolism of this drug.
4. Rise slowly from a supine position to reduce orthostatic hypotension.
____ 11.
Vera, age 70, has isolated systolic hypertension. Calcium channel blocker dosages for her should be:
____ 12.
Larry has heart failure, which is being treated with digoxin because it exhibits:

____ 13.
Furosemide is added to a treatment regimen for heart failure that includes digoxin. Monitoring for
this combination includes: