CARDIOVASCULAR PHARMACOLOGY
EXAM QUESTIONS COMPLETE WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
\.The nurse knows that diuretics mostly affect which function of the
kidneys?
A. Cleansing and maintenance of extracellular fluid
volume
B. Maintenance of acid-base balance
C. Excretion of metabolic waste
D. Elimination of foreign substances - ANSWERS-A
\.The nurse plans to closely monitor for which clinical manifestation
after administering furosemide [Lasix]?
A. Decreased pulse
B. Decreased temperature
C. Decreased blood pressure
D. Decreased respiratory rate - ANSWERS-C
,\.The nurse caring for a patient taking furosemide [Lasix] is reviewing
the patient's most recent laboratory results, which are: sodium, 136
mEq/L; potassium, 3.2 mEq/L; chloride, 100 mEq/L; blood urea
nitrogen, 15 mg/dL. What is the nurse's best action?
A. Administer Lasix as ordered.
B. Place the patient on a cardiac monitor.
C. Begin a 24-hour urine collection.
D. Hold the Lasix and notify the physician. - ANSWERS-D
\.The nurse should monitor for which adverse effect after administering
hydrochlorothiazide [HydroDIURIL] and digoxin [Lanoxin] to a patient?
A. Digoxin toxicity
B. Decreased diuretic effect
C. Dehydration
D. Heart failure - ANSWERS-A
\.The nurse is caring for a patient with heart failure who needs a
diuretic. Which agent is likely to be chosen, because it has been shown
to greatly reduce mortality in patients with heart failure?
A. Furosemide [Lasix]
B. Hydrochlorothiazide [HydroDIURIL]
C. Spironolactone [Aldactone]
D. Mannitol [Osmitrol] - ANSWERS-C
,\.The nurse is teaching a patient who has a new prescription for
spironolactone [Aldactone]. Which statement by the patient indicates
that the teaching was effective?
A. "I will use salt substitutes to lower my sodium intake." B. "I will
increase my intake of foods that are high in potassium."
C. "I will call my doctor if I begin having menstrual irregularities."
D. "I will take this medication at bedtime each evening." - ANSWERS-C
\.The healthcare provider orders furosemide [Lasix] 20 mg IV twice
daily. The medication available is furosemide [Lasix] 10 mg/mL. How
many mL will the nurse administer with each dose?
A. 0.5 mL
B. 1 mL
C. 2 mL
D. 4 mL - ANSWERS-C
\.The nurse is reviewing the home medication list with the patient. The
nurse recognizes that hydrochlorothiazide is used primarily for which
condition?
A. Hypertension
B. Edema
C. Diabetes insipidus
, D. Protection against postmenopausal osteoporosis - ANSWERS-A
\.The healthcare provider orders mannitol 72 gm infusion over 24 hours.
The nurse plans to set the infusion pump for how many grams per
hour?
A. 1 gm
B. 2 gm
C. 3 gm
D. 4 gm - ANSWERS-C
\.Which of the following statements about mannitol [Osmitrol] are
correct? (Select all that apply.)
A. Mannitol cannot be given orally.
B. Mannitol can cause edema.
C. Mannitol can cause renal failure.
D. Diuresis begins in 30 to 60 minutes after administration.
E. Mannitol is a loop diuretic. - ANSWERS-A B D
\.Which hemodynamic system serves as a reservoir for circulating
blood?
A. Heart
B. Lungs
EXAM QUESTIONS COMPLETE WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
\.The nurse knows that diuretics mostly affect which function of the
kidneys?
A. Cleansing and maintenance of extracellular fluid
volume
B. Maintenance of acid-base balance
C. Excretion of metabolic waste
D. Elimination of foreign substances - ANSWERS-A
\.The nurse plans to closely monitor for which clinical manifestation
after administering furosemide [Lasix]?
A. Decreased pulse
B. Decreased temperature
C. Decreased blood pressure
D. Decreased respiratory rate - ANSWERS-C
,\.The nurse caring for a patient taking furosemide [Lasix] is reviewing
the patient's most recent laboratory results, which are: sodium, 136
mEq/L; potassium, 3.2 mEq/L; chloride, 100 mEq/L; blood urea
nitrogen, 15 mg/dL. What is the nurse's best action?
A. Administer Lasix as ordered.
B. Place the patient on a cardiac monitor.
C. Begin a 24-hour urine collection.
D. Hold the Lasix and notify the physician. - ANSWERS-D
\.The nurse should monitor for which adverse effect after administering
hydrochlorothiazide [HydroDIURIL] and digoxin [Lanoxin] to a patient?
A. Digoxin toxicity
B. Decreased diuretic effect
C. Dehydration
D. Heart failure - ANSWERS-A
\.The nurse is caring for a patient with heart failure who needs a
diuretic. Which agent is likely to be chosen, because it has been shown
to greatly reduce mortality in patients with heart failure?
A. Furosemide [Lasix]
B. Hydrochlorothiazide [HydroDIURIL]
C. Spironolactone [Aldactone]
D. Mannitol [Osmitrol] - ANSWERS-C
,\.The nurse is teaching a patient who has a new prescription for
spironolactone [Aldactone]. Which statement by the patient indicates
that the teaching was effective?
A. "I will use salt substitutes to lower my sodium intake." B. "I will
increase my intake of foods that are high in potassium."
C. "I will call my doctor if I begin having menstrual irregularities."
D. "I will take this medication at bedtime each evening." - ANSWERS-C
\.The healthcare provider orders furosemide [Lasix] 20 mg IV twice
daily. The medication available is furosemide [Lasix] 10 mg/mL. How
many mL will the nurse administer with each dose?
A. 0.5 mL
B. 1 mL
C. 2 mL
D. 4 mL - ANSWERS-C
\.The nurse is reviewing the home medication list with the patient. The
nurse recognizes that hydrochlorothiazide is used primarily for which
condition?
A. Hypertension
B. Edema
C. Diabetes insipidus
, D. Protection against postmenopausal osteoporosis - ANSWERS-A
\.The healthcare provider orders mannitol 72 gm infusion over 24 hours.
The nurse plans to set the infusion pump for how many grams per
hour?
A. 1 gm
B. 2 gm
C. 3 gm
D. 4 gm - ANSWERS-C
\.Which of the following statements about mannitol [Osmitrol] are
correct? (Select all that apply.)
A. Mannitol cannot be given orally.
B. Mannitol can cause edema.
C. Mannitol can cause renal failure.
D. Diuresis begins in 30 to 60 minutes after administration.
E. Mannitol is a loop diuretic. - ANSWERS-A B D
\.Which hemodynamic system serves as a reservoir for circulating
blood?
A. Heart
B. Lungs
