A Patient with a History of Angina Will Be Started

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of angina will be started on ranolazine (Ranexa) . The nurse is reviewing the patient's history and will note potential contraindications to this drug therapy if which condition is present?

• A) Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• B) Prolonged QT interval on the electrocardiogram
• C) Heart failure
• D) Closed-angle glaucoma
• E) Decreased liver function

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