ATI - The Cardiovascular System Test, Kaplan
Cardiovascular A NGN, Cardiac Lewis Test Bank ,
Saunders NCLEX questions Cardio, EAQ
Cardiovascular System Assessment – Qs & As
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A nurse is reviewing new prescriptions A. Simvastatin
with a client who has heart disease.
The nurse should instruct the client
that which of the following drugs is
prescribed to treat
hypercholesterolemia?
A. Simvastatin
B. Furosemide
C. Losartan
D. Nitroglycerin
A nurse is caring for a client who is D. Hypoglycemia
taking carvedilol and has a
prescription for an oral antidiabetic
drug to manage their new diagnosis of
type 2 diabetes mellitus. By taking
both drugs concurrently, the nurse
should identify that the client is at an
increased risk for which of the
following conditions?
A. Hyperglycemia
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypotension
D. Hypoglycemia
,A nurse should identify that which of B. Procainamide
the following drugs is used only for
the short-term treatment of a cardiac
dysrhythmia because of the serious
adverse effects associated with long-
term use?
A. Quinidine
B. Procainamide
C. Nitroglyceride
D. Verapamil
A nurse is caring for a client who has a D. Hypotension
new prescription for verapamil to treat
atrial fibrillation. The nurse should
instruct the client to avoid drinking
grapefruit juice while taking verapamil
because it can cause the client to
experience which of the following
conditions?
A. Tachycardia
B. Dehydration
C. Diarrhea
D. Hypotension
A nurse should recognize that A. Acute myocardial infarction
milrinone is contraindicated for a
client who has which of the following
conditions?
A. Acute myocardial infarction
B. Peripheral vascular disease
C. Ulcerative colitis
D. Ventricular tachycardia
,A nurse is teaching a client who has a A. "Monitor your pulse rate and report changes."
new prescription for quinidine. Which
of the following statements should the
nurse include?
A. "Monitor your pulse rate and report
changes."
B. "Remain upright for 30 minutes after
taking this medication."
C. "This medication can decrease
digoxin levels."
D. "This medication can cause urinary
incontinence."
A nurse is caring for a client who has a A, B, D
new prescription for aliskiren to treat
hypertension. The nurse should
monitor the client for which of the
following findings as an adverse effect
of the drug? (Select all that apply).
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Throat swelling
C. Constipation
D. Cough
E. Joint pain
A nurse is teaching a client who has a A. Headache
new prescription for nitroglycerin. The
nurse should instruct the client that
which of the following manifestations
is a potential adverse effect of this
drug?
A. Headache
B. Constipation
C. Hypertension
D. Hyperglycemia
, A nurse is caring for a client who is B. Potassium 5.2 mEq/L
taking spironolactone to treat
hypertension. The nurse should
recognize that which of the following
client laboratory values requires
immediate intervention?
A. Sodium 140 mEq/L
B. Potassium 5.2 mEq/L
C. Chloride 100 mEq/L
D. Magnesium 1.9 mEq/L
A nurse is caring for a client who will C, D, E
begin using transdermal nitroglycerin
to treat angina pectoris. When
speaking to the client about the drug,
which of the following instructions
should the nurse include? (Select all
that apply).
A. "Apply a new patch at the onset of
anginal pain."
B. "Apply the patch to dry skin and
cover the area with plastic wrap."
C. "Apply the patch to a hairless area
and rotate sites."
D. "Apply a new patch when you start
your day."
E. "Remove patches for 10 to 12 hours
each day."
Cardiovascular A NGN, Cardiac Lewis Test Bank ,
Saunders NCLEX questions Cardio, EAQ
Cardiovascular System Assessment – Qs & As
Save
Terms in this set (333)
A nurse is reviewing new prescriptions A. Simvastatin
with a client who has heart disease.
The nurse should instruct the client
that which of the following drugs is
prescribed to treat
hypercholesterolemia?
A. Simvastatin
B. Furosemide
C. Losartan
D. Nitroglycerin
A nurse is caring for a client who is D. Hypoglycemia
taking carvedilol and has a
prescription for an oral antidiabetic
drug to manage their new diagnosis of
type 2 diabetes mellitus. By taking
both drugs concurrently, the nurse
should identify that the client is at an
increased risk for which of the
following conditions?
A. Hyperglycemia
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypotension
D. Hypoglycemia
,A nurse should identify that which of B. Procainamide
the following drugs is used only for
the short-term treatment of a cardiac
dysrhythmia because of the serious
adverse effects associated with long-
term use?
A. Quinidine
B. Procainamide
C. Nitroglyceride
D. Verapamil
A nurse is caring for a client who has a D. Hypotension
new prescription for verapamil to treat
atrial fibrillation. The nurse should
instruct the client to avoid drinking
grapefruit juice while taking verapamil
because it can cause the client to
experience which of the following
conditions?
A. Tachycardia
B. Dehydration
C. Diarrhea
D. Hypotension
A nurse should recognize that A. Acute myocardial infarction
milrinone is contraindicated for a
client who has which of the following
conditions?
A. Acute myocardial infarction
B. Peripheral vascular disease
C. Ulcerative colitis
D. Ventricular tachycardia
,A nurse is teaching a client who has a A. "Monitor your pulse rate and report changes."
new prescription for quinidine. Which
of the following statements should the
nurse include?
A. "Monitor your pulse rate and report
changes."
B. "Remain upright for 30 minutes after
taking this medication."
C. "This medication can decrease
digoxin levels."
D. "This medication can cause urinary
incontinence."
A nurse is caring for a client who has a A, B, D
new prescription for aliskiren to treat
hypertension. The nurse should
monitor the client for which of the
following findings as an adverse effect
of the drug? (Select all that apply).
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Throat swelling
C. Constipation
D. Cough
E. Joint pain
A nurse is teaching a client who has a A. Headache
new prescription for nitroglycerin. The
nurse should instruct the client that
which of the following manifestations
is a potential adverse effect of this
drug?
A. Headache
B. Constipation
C. Hypertension
D. Hyperglycemia
, A nurse is caring for a client who is B. Potassium 5.2 mEq/L
taking spironolactone to treat
hypertension. The nurse should
recognize that which of the following
client laboratory values requires
immediate intervention?
A. Sodium 140 mEq/L
B. Potassium 5.2 mEq/L
C. Chloride 100 mEq/L
D. Magnesium 1.9 mEq/L
A nurse is caring for a client who will C, D, E
begin using transdermal nitroglycerin
to treat angina pectoris. When
speaking to the client about the drug,
which of the following instructions
should the nurse include? (Select all
that apply).
A. "Apply a new patch at the onset of
anginal pain."
B. "Apply the patch to dry skin and
cover the area with plastic wrap."
C. "Apply the patch to a hairless area
and rotate sites."
D. "Apply a new patch when you start
your day."
E. "Remove patches for 10 to 12 hours
each day."
