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CSC Cardiac Nursing Subspecialty

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Alpha-adrenergic antagonists are used in the treatment of which of the following conditions?

Cardiac arrhythmia, carcinoid syndrome
Cardiogenic shock, postprandial hypertension
Hypotension, cardiac arrhythmia
Hypertension, pheochromocytoma, extravasation of tissue-toxic drugs

Explanation

Answer: D - Alpha-adrenergic antagonists are used to treat hypertension, pheochromocytoma, and extravasation of tissue-toxic drugs. Alpha-adrenergic antagonists decrease vascular tone, cause vasodilation, and decrease blood pressure.

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