The nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse anticipates that the patient will be prescribed which medications in order to reduce postÂ?MI mortality?
1. Aspirin
2. Beta blockers
3. Narcotic analgesics
4. ACE inhibitors
5. Antidysrhythmics
Correct Answer: 1,2,4
Rationale 1: Aspirin is often prescribed to reduce the risk of postÂ?MI mortality.
Rationale 2: Beta-blockers are often prescribed to reduce the risk of postÂ?MI mortality.
Rationale 3: Narcotic analgesics are not prescribed to reduce the risk of postÂ?MI mortality. They are administered to manage severe pain and anxiety associated with MIs.
Rationale 4: ACE inhibitors are prescribed to reduce the risk of postÂ?MI mortality.
Rationale 5: Antidysrhythmics are prescribed to treat postÂ?MI dysrhythmias, not to reduce the risk of postÂ?MI mortality.
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