Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
A client is diagnosed with chronic stable angina caused by plaques in the coronary arteries. The client receives a prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin to use as needed when angina occurs. Which additional medication does the nurse anticipate would be prescribed for this client?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Atorvastatin lowers cholesterol, preventing progression of atherosclerosis causing angina.