Cardiovascular Nursing
Questions with Accurate
Answers
ACE inhibitors correct answer -ACE -I (drugs ending in "pril" captopril)
-Inhibit conversion of angiotension I to angiotension II resulting in
reduced salt and water retention.
ACE inhibitors correct answer -Promote vasodilatation and diuresis
decreasing blood volume, resulting in a decrease in the heart's
workload
-May be the first medication prescribed
-Monitor patient for hyperkalemia and hypotension.
Acute Coronary Syndrome or Acute Myocardial Infarction correct
answer Life threatening condition characterized by the formation of
localized necrotic area within the myocardium
Aldosterone antagonists (ALDO ANT) correct answer -Methyldopa
(Aldomet), clonidine (Catapres)
-Acts on CNS, affecting norepinephrine
Angina Diagnostic Findings correct answer -ECG
Resting
,Exercise
-Coronary Angiogram
Remains the gold standard in diagnosing the percentage of blockage in
coronary arteries.
Angina Pectoris correct answer Clinical syndrome usually characterized
by episodes of pain or pressure in anterior chest, caused by insufficient
coronary blood flow.
Angina Pharmacologic Therapy correct answer -Nitrates
*Dilates vessels, causing decreased peripheral resistance, decreased BP
and pooling of blood in the body
-ß adrenergic blockers
*Decrease HR, BP and contractility of heart
-Calcium channel blockers
*Act on SA node to slow heart rate and decrease strength of heart
muscle contraction
-Antiplatelet and Anticoagulants
*Prevents platelet aggregation and subsequent thrombosis, which
impedes blood flow
-Oxygen
Angina Precipitating Factors correct answer -Physical exertion
-Temperature extremes
, -Eating a heavy meal
-Emotional stress
-Smoking
-Sexual activity.
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB) correct answer -Angiotensin
receptor blockers (drugs ending in "sartan" losartan or Cozaar)
-Block the effects of angiotensin II at the receptor site.
-Reduces peripheral resistance.
Arterial Ulcers correct answer -Typically small, circular and deep
-On tips of toes or in the web spaces between the toes
-Gangrene of toe results from trauma to area
-Pain is described as intermittent claudication.
-No Edema (not enough blood)
Arteriosclerosis Medical Management correct answer -Avoid particular
stimuli
*Cold
*Tobacco
*Stress
-Pharmacologic
*Calcium channel blocker (nifedipine: low dose vasodilator)
Questions with Accurate
Answers
ACE inhibitors correct answer -ACE -I (drugs ending in "pril" captopril)
-Inhibit conversion of angiotension I to angiotension II resulting in
reduced salt and water retention.
ACE inhibitors correct answer -Promote vasodilatation and diuresis
decreasing blood volume, resulting in a decrease in the heart's
workload
-May be the first medication prescribed
-Monitor patient for hyperkalemia and hypotension.
Acute Coronary Syndrome or Acute Myocardial Infarction correct
answer Life threatening condition characterized by the formation of
localized necrotic area within the myocardium
Aldosterone antagonists (ALDO ANT) correct answer -Methyldopa
(Aldomet), clonidine (Catapres)
-Acts on CNS, affecting norepinephrine
Angina Diagnostic Findings correct answer -ECG
Resting
,Exercise
-Coronary Angiogram
Remains the gold standard in diagnosing the percentage of blockage in
coronary arteries.
Angina Pectoris correct answer Clinical syndrome usually characterized
by episodes of pain or pressure in anterior chest, caused by insufficient
coronary blood flow.
Angina Pharmacologic Therapy correct answer -Nitrates
*Dilates vessels, causing decreased peripheral resistance, decreased BP
and pooling of blood in the body
-ß adrenergic blockers
*Decrease HR, BP and contractility of heart
-Calcium channel blockers
*Act on SA node to slow heart rate and decrease strength of heart
muscle contraction
-Antiplatelet and Anticoagulants
*Prevents platelet aggregation and subsequent thrombosis, which
impedes blood flow
-Oxygen
Angina Precipitating Factors correct answer -Physical exertion
-Temperature extremes
, -Eating a heavy meal
-Emotional stress
-Smoking
-Sexual activity.
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB) correct answer -Angiotensin
receptor blockers (drugs ending in "sartan" losartan or Cozaar)
-Block the effects of angiotensin II at the receptor site.
-Reduces peripheral resistance.
Arterial Ulcers correct answer -Typically small, circular and deep
-On tips of toes or in the web spaces between the toes
-Gangrene of toe results from trauma to area
-Pain is described as intermittent claudication.
-No Edema (not enough blood)
Arteriosclerosis Medical Management correct answer -Avoid particular
stimuli
*Cold
*Tobacco
*Stress
-Pharmacologic
*Calcium channel blocker (nifedipine: low dose vasodilator)
