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    ATI NUR 180 Pharmacology Proctored Exam

    A nurse is caring for a client with hypertension.The client's current vital signs include a blood pressure of 155/95 mmHg and heart rate of 130 bpm in sinus rhythm.Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate giving to the client?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleMetoprolol is a beta-blocker that is commonly used to manage hypertension and control heart rate. It works by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors, which decreases heart rate and blood pressure.Choice B rationaleEnoxaparin is an anticoagulant used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, not primarily to manage hypertension.Choice C rationaleHeparin is an anticoagulant used to prevent and treat blood clots, and it is not indicated for the management of hypertension.Choice D rationaleSimvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication used to manage high cholesterol levels and is not used to manage hypertension.

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