ATI CARDIOVASCULAR TARGETED
STUDY GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is 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. Answer: D. Hypoglycemia
◉ A nurse should identify that which of 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. Answer: B. Procainamide
, ◉ A nurse is caring for a client who has a 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. Answer: D. Hypotension
◉ A nurse should recognize that 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. Answer: A. Acute myocardial infarction
◉ A nurse is teaching a client who has a 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."
STUDY GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is 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. Answer: D. Hypoglycemia
◉ A nurse should identify that which of 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. Answer: B. Procainamide
, ◉ A nurse is caring for a client who has a 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. Answer: D. Hypotension
◉ A nurse should recognize that 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. Answer: A. Acute myocardial infarction
◉ A nurse is teaching a client who has a 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."
