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A nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of hypertension.
Which of the following medications is used to treat hypertension? (Select All That Apply.)

Metformin.

Lisinopril.

Metoprolol.

Metronidazole.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,C

Choice A rationale

Metformin is an oral hypoglycemic agent used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus, not hypertension.

Choice B rationale

Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that relaxes blood vessels, reducing blood pressure.

Choice C rationale

Metoprolol is a beta-blocker that decreases heart rate and cardiac output, lowering blood pressure.

Choice D rationale

Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, not hypertension.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Albuterol is a beta-agonist used for treating asthma, not a first-generation antihistamine.

Choice B rationale

Diphenhydramine is a first-generation antihistamine commonly used for allergic reactions.

Choice C rationale

Certirizine is a second-generation antihistamine, not a first-generation.

Choice D rationale

Codeine is an opioid analgesic and not related to antihistamines.

A. Calcium channel blockers. B. Antimetabolites. C. Diuretics. D. Antibiotics.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Calcium channel blockers are used to treat hypertension and angina, not as cytotoxic chemotherapy agents.

Choice B rationale

Antimetabolites are a class of chemotherapy agents that interfere with DNA and RNA synthesis, making them cytotoxic and effective in treating cancer.

Choice C rationale

Diuretics are used to remove excess fluid from the body and are not cytotoxic chemotherapy agents.

Choice D rationale

Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections and are not classified as cytotoxic chemotherapy agents.

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