Cardiac Glycosides, Antianginals, and Antidysrhythmics McCuistion: Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, 9th Edition

: Cardiac Glycosides, Antianginals, and Antidysrhythmics McCuistion: Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient who has atrial fibrillation is taking digoxin. The nurse expects which medication to be given concurrently to treat this condition? a. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) b. Inamrinone (Inocor) c. Milrinone (Primacor) d. Warfarin (Coumadin) ANS: D Digoxin is given for atrial fibrillation to restore a normal heart rhythm. To prevent thromboemboli, warfarin is given concurrently. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic medication. Inamrinone and milrinone are inotropic agents that would be used instead of digoxin. DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying (Application) REF: p. 534 TOP: Nursing Process: Nursing Intervention MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies 2. A patient is diagnosed with heart failure (HF), and the prescriber has ordered digoxin. The patient asks what lifestyle changes will help in the management of this condition. The nurse will recommend which changes? a. Aerobic exercise and weight lifting 2 or 3 times weekly b. Changing from cigarette smoking to pipe smoking c. Consuming 2 teaspoons or less of salt every day d. Having no more than one alcoholic beverage per day ANS: D Alcohol should either be completely avoided or restricted to no more than one per day. Mild exercise, such as walking, is recommended. All nicotines deprive the heart of oxygen. Salt should be limited to no more than one teaspoon per day