The nurse is preparing a patient with nephrosclerosis for discharge from the hospital. During a review of the medications that this patient is prescribed to take at home, the nurse will most likely provide information related to a prescription for a(n):
A) Antihypertensive agent
B) Broad-spectrum antibiotic
C) Antineoplastic agent
D) Immunosuppressant
Ans: A
Feedback: Treatment of nephrosclerosis is aggressive antihypertensive therapy. A broad-spectrum antibiotic may be ordered for an infection of the urinary tract. An antineoplastic agent may be prescribed for the management of nephrotic syndrome or renal cancer. Also, an immunosuppressant may be used for the management of nephrotic syndrome.
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