Medications for hypertension management
Medications for hypertension management ( 8 Questions)
A nurse is administering aspirin to a client who has angina and is at risk for myocardial infarction. Which of the following statements by the nurse explains the rationale for this medication?
Choice A is wrong because aspirin does not lower blood pressure or reduce cardiac workload. These effects are achieved by other drugs such as beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.
Aspirin is an antiplatelet drug that inhibits the aggregation of platelets and prevents the formation of thrombi, which can occlude the coronary arteries and cause angina or myocardial infarction. Aspirin is recommended for clients who have angina and are at risk for myocardial infarction as a secondary prevention measure.
Choice C is wrong because aspirin does not dilate the coronary arteries or increase blood flow to the heart. These effects are achieved by other drugs such as nitrates or calcium channel blockers.
Choice D is wrong because aspirin does not reduce inflammation or pain in the chest. These effects are achieved by other drugs such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or opioids.
Aspirin is an antiplatelet drug that inhibits the aggregation of platelets and prevents the formation of thrombi, which can occlude the coronary arteries and cause angina or myocardial infarction. Aspirin is recommended for clients who have angina and are at risk for myocardial infarction as a secondary prevention measure.
Choice A is wrong because aspirin does not lower blood pressure or reduce cardiac workload. These effects are achieved by other drugs such as beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.
Choice C is wrong because aspirin does not dilate the coronary arteries or increase blood flow to the heart. These effects are achieved by other drugs such as nitrates or calcium channel blockers.
Choice D is wrong because aspirin does not reduce inflammation or pain in the chest. These effects are achieved by other drugs such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or opioids.