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

What contraindications are common to ARBs?

1. Known drug allergy, pregnancy, and lactation

2. Hypersensitivity to sulfa drugs

3. Advanced liver disease

4. Age over 65 years

The correct answer is: Known drug allergy, pregnancy, and lactation

ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers) are a type of medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. They work by blocking the action of a hormone that causes blood vessels to constrict. This allows the blood vessels to relax, leading to lower blood pressure and improved blood flow. Contraindications are specific situations or conditions in which a medication should not be used. In this case, the common contraindications for ARBs are a known drug allergy, pregnancy, and lactation. This means that if a patient is allergic to ARBs, currently pregnant, or breastfeeding, they should not take this medication. Option B, hypersensitivity to sulfa drugs, is incorrect because ARBs belong to a different class of medications and do not contain sulfa. Option C, advanced liver disease, is incorrect because ARBs typically do not have