Pharmacology and the Nursing Process by Linda Lane Lilley: Practice Exam

For what conditions are ARBs typically used?

1. Hypertension and heart failure

2. Migraine headaches

3. Cerebral artery spasms

4. Raynaud's disease

The correct answer is: Hypertension and heart failure

ARBs (angiotensin II receptor blockers) are primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart failure. Migraine headaches, cerebral artery spasms, and Raynaud's disease are not conditions typically treated with ARBs. This is because ARBs primarily work by dilating blood vessels, which helps to lower blood pressure and improve heart function, but does not directly address migraine headaches, cerebral artery spasms, or Raynaud's disease. Therefore, these conditions are best treated with other medications or interventions specific to their condition. Choosing option A for hypertension and heart failure is the most accurate answer because these are the main conditions ARBs are prescribed for.