The client has been prescribed a vasodilator for the treatment of heart failure. The nurse knows there are two vasodilators used to treat heart failure. Which vasodilators does the nurse anticipate? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Hydralazine (Apresoline)
2. Isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil)
3. Lisinopril (Prinivil)
4. Carvedilol (Coreg)
5. Furosemide (Lasix)
Correct Answer: 1, 2
Rationale 1: Hydralazine (Apresoline) is a vasodilator.
Rationale 2: Isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil) is a vasodilator.
Rationale 3: Lisinopril (Prinivil) is an ACE inhibitor.
Rationale 4: Carvedilol (Coreg) is a beta blocker.
Rationale 5: Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic.
Global Rationale: Hydralazine (Apresoline) is a vasodilator. Isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil) is a vasodilator. Lisinopril (Prinivil) is an ACE inhibitor. Carvedilol (Coreg) is a beta blocker. Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic.
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