NUR 1141 EXAM 3 LATES
INTRODUCTION TO T
PHARMACOTHERAPEUTI
CS PBSC
A 74-year-old patient is in congestive heart failure (CHF) and digoxin
was prescribed. The nurse assesses the patient for adverse effects which
include the following EXCEPT: - ANSWERS-increased urination (
adverse side effects include: visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting,
dysrhythmia)
What is the priority goal when taking care of a client who is on
anticoagulant therapy? - ANSWERS-prevent injury due to bleeding
The three types of antianginal drugs include the following EXCEPT: -
ANSWERS-**Cardiac glycosides
(Three types are nitrates, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers)
Which of the following drug classifications may be given to reduce the
effects of sodium retention? - ANSWERS-diuretics
The community health nurse visits a patient who has been prescribed
atorvastatin (Lipitor). Which of the following statements, if made by the
patient, indicates that further teaching is necessary concerning this drug
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, NUR 1141 EXAM 3 LATES
INTRODUCTION TO T
PHARMACOTHERAPEUTI
CS PBSC
therapy? - ANSWERS-Most patients with lipid disorders have chest pain
or shortness of breath
The client's serum cholesterol is elevated. Atorvastin (Lipitor) is
prescribed. The action of atorvastin (Lipitor) is to - ANSWERS-inhibit
synthesis of cholesterol
Two main reasons for the use of diuretics are to - ANSWERS-decrease
blood pressure and decrease fluid
Loop diuretics act on the - ANSWERS-Loop of Henle
All of the following are lifestyle changes EXCEPT - ANSWERS-eat
foods high in cholesterol and saturated fats
A common side effect with early use of Nitrogycerine (NTG) is -
ANSWERS-headache
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INTRODUCTION TO T
PHARMACOTHERAPEUTI
CS PBSC
A 74-year-old patient is in congestive heart failure (CHF) and digoxin
was prescribed. The nurse assesses the patient for adverse effects which
include the following EXCEPT: - ANSWERS-increased urination (
adverse side effects include: visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting,
dysrhythmia)
What is the priority goal when taking care of a client who is on
anticoagulant therapy? - ANSWERS-prevent injury due to bleeding
The three types of antianginal drugs include the following EXCEPT: -
ANSWERS-**Cardiac glycosides
(Three types are nitrates, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers)
Which of the following drug classifications may be given to reduce the
effects of sodium retention? - ANSWERS-diuretics
The community health nurse visits a patient who has been prescribed
atorvastatin (Lipitor). Which of the following statements, if made by the
patient, indicates that further teaching is necessary concerning this drug
END OF
PAGE 1
, NUR 1141 EXAM 3 LATES
INTRODUCTION TO T
PHARMACOTHERAPEUTI
CS PBSC
therapy? - ANSWERS-Most patients with lipid disorders have chest pain
or shortness of breath
The client's serum cholesterol is elevated. Atorvastin (Lipitor) is
prescribed. The action of atorvastin (Lipitor) is to - ANSWERS-inhibit
synthesis of cholesterol
Two main reasons for the use of diuretics are to - ANSWERS-decrease
blood pressure and decrease fluid
Loop diuretics act on the - ANSWERS-Loop of Henle
All of the following are lifestyle changes EXCEPT - ANSWERS-eat
foods high in cholesterol and saturated fats
A common side effect with early use of Nitrogycerine (NTG) is -
ANSWERS-headache
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