Which intervention renders angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and ACE inhibitors effective in African Americans?
a. Take with diuretics, a beta blocker, or calcium channel blocker.
b. Give at a much higher dosage than for other ethnic groups.
c. Combine with rigorous lifestyle modification.
d. Take around the clock on a very individualized schedule.
Answer: a. Take with diuretics, a beta blocker, or calcium channel blocker.
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a. The State Department of Health b. The Joint Commission c. The State Board of Nursing d. The National League for Nursing
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A) Bed rest and an eye shield B) Surgery C) Applying antibiotic ointment and an eye shield D) Flushing the eye with normal saline
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A) By considering the patient's age and prognosis B) By objectively determining the patient's medical need C) By objectively assessing the patient's willingness to adhere to post-transplantation care D) By systematically ruling out alternative treatment options
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