Vasodilators have limited use due to which side effects? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Hypertension
2. Orthostatic hypotension
3. Blurry vision
4. Reflex tachycardia
5. Hypokalemia
Correct Answer: 2, 4
Rationale 1: Hypertension is incorrect because vasodilators cause orthostatic hypotension.
Rationale 2: Because of a high incidence of adverse effects, including reflex tachycardia and orthostatic hypotension, vasodilators play a minor role in the drug therapy of HF.
Rationale 3: Blurry vision is incorrect because this is a sign of digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity.
Rationale 4: Because of a high incidence of adverse effects, including reflex tachycardia and orthostatic hypotension, vasodilators play a minor role in the drug therapy of HF.
Rationale 5: Hypokalemia is incorrect because this occurs with the administration of loop diuretics.
Global Rationale: Because of a high incidence of adverse effects, including reflex tachycardia and orthostatic hypotension, vasodilators play a minor role in the drug therapy of HF. Hypertension is incorrect because vasodilators cause orthostatic hypotension. Blurry vision is incorrect because this is a sign of digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity. Hypokalemia is incorrect because this occurs with the administration to loop diuretics.
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