The 'General Action and Information' section states that several different groups of medications are used in the treatment of angina pectoris. Which of the following is NOT one of the groups mentioned?
Explanation
This question tests the reader's ability to identify the main drug classes discussed in the chapter, noting which ones are included and which are omitted from the list of primary antianginals.
Other questions
Which group of antianginal medications is specifically indicated for the acute treatment of angina pectoris attacks?
What are the two primary mechanisms of action for nitrates in the treatment of angina?
Which antianginal agent is specifically mentioned as working by decreasing myocardial oxygen consumption, separate from the action of beta blockers?
According to the provided text, what is the primary mechanism by which beta blockers exert their antianginal effect?
Which medication group is used prophylactically in the long-term management of angina but is NOT indicated for acute attacks?
Which condition is listed as a contraindication for the use of beta blockers in a patient with angina?
The use of beta blockers as an antianginal agent requires caution in patients with which of the following co-existing conditions?
Concurrent use of nitrates with other antihypertensive medications may lead to what potential adverse effect?
Combining verapamil, a calcium channel blocker, with a beta blocker can result in what specific type of interaction?
What advice should a nurse provide to a patient taking antianginal medications to help minimize orthostatic hypotension?
What is one of the key desired evaluation outcomes for a patient undergoing antianginal therapy?
To prevent a hypotensive interaction, patients taking nitrates, calcium channel blockers, or beta blockers should be advised to avoid concurrent use of what substance?
A patient taking a daily beta blocker for long-term angina management should be instructed to use which type of medication for an acute anginal attack?
When should a patient on antianginal therapy be advised to contact a health care professional immediately regarding their chest pain?
A patient on antianginal therapy reports the development of a severe, persistent headache. What is the most appropriate advice for the nurse to give?
In which of the following patient populations should beta blockers be used with caution for the management of angina?
Which of the following is NOT a primary group of medications used for the long-term prophylactic management of angina?
How do calcium channel blockers primarily function as an antianginal agent according to the text?
Which of the following medications is provided as an example of a nitrate used in the treatment of angina pectoris?
Untreated heart failure is mentioned as a contraindication for the use of which two classes of antianginal drugs?
The systemic vasodilation caused by nitrate therapy leads to a decrease in which specific hemodynamic parameter?
Which of the following is listed as a potential nursing diagnosis for a patient receiving antianginal therapy for their condition?
What is a key assessment parameter that a nurse should monitor periodically throughout antianginal therapy?
What is one of the primary therapeutic goals listed under the 'Evaluation/Desired Outcomes' for a patient receiving antianginal therapy?
What is the general action of the antianginal medication Ranolazine?
The use of which two specific calcium channel blockers with beta blockers is noted to cause additive myocardial depressant effects?
In addition to diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism, in which other condition should beta blockers be used with caution?
Which statement accurately describes the use of combination therapy for the treatment of angina pectoris?
Which of the following dosage forms is NOT mentioned for nitrate therapy in the text?
Which condition is listed as a contraindication for using calcium channel blockers to treat angina?
What crucial nursing assessment related to the patient's symptoms should be performed throughout antianginal therapy?
What specific instruction should be given to a patient about taking concurrent prophylactic antianginals and as-needed nitrate therapy?
Which two antianginal agents are specifically highlighted as having a number of other significant drug-drug interactions beyond those common to the class?
What additional mechanism of action is mentioned for some calcium channel blockers, besides the primary action of dilating coronary arteries?
A patient is prescribed a beta blocker for angina. The nurse should confirm the patient does not have which contraindicated condition?
What is the general purpose of using nitrate medications in the context of angina pectoris?
Which of the following forms of nitrate medication is NOT suitable for the acute treatment of an angina attack?
A patient on antianginal therapy should be advised to seek immediate medical attention if their unresolved chest pain is accompanied by which of the following symptoms?
What is a common interaction that occurs when calcium channel blockers are taken with alcohol?
Which antianginal drug group is explicitly identified in the text as working by decreasing myocardial oxygen consumption through a reduction in heart rate?
What is a primary nursing diagnosis listed in the text that is related to the indication for using antianginal medications?
Which of the following conditions is listed as a precaution for beta blocker use, rather than a contraindication?
Besides dilating coronary arteries, what other primary mechanism of action do nitrates possess?
A patient prescribed ranolazine should understand that its primary action is to achieve what effect?
When teaching a patient about antianginal therapy, what is the crucial advice regarding alcohol consumption?
What is the stated therapeutic rationale for using a combination of different antianginal agents?
If a patient reports that their chest pain has worsened after starting antianginal therapy, what should the nurse advise them to do?
Which group of antianginal medications achieves its effect on myocardial oxygen demand primarily by decreasing the heart rate?
What is a key piece of patient teaching for an individual taking both a daily prophylactic antianginal and an as-needed nitrate?