The Nurse Is Preparing to Discuss the Use of Primary

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to discuss the use of primary hypertensive agents with a client. Which prescriptions should the nurse include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) Thiazide diuretics
• B) Angiotensin-II receptor blockers (ARBs)
• C) Beta-adrenergic antagonists
• D) Direct-acting vasodilators
• E) Peripheral adrenergic antagonists

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