NURS ATI EXAM:CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2023 A+

NURS ATI EXAM:CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2023 A+
 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) DehydrationA

c) Diarrhea

d) Hypotension




 A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for losartan to

treat hypertension. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following

findings could indicate an adverse reaction to the drug and needs to be reported?

a) Facial edema

b) Sleepiness

c) Peripheral edema

d) Constipation




 A nurse is caring for a client who is taking a diuretic. The nurse should instruct the

client to include which of the following foods in their diet to increase potassium

intake?

a) Raisins

b) Cabbage

c) Cheese

d) Eggs




 A nurse is teaching a client who has a 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

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QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2023 A+
b) Constipation

c) Hypertension

d) Hyperglycemia




 A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for dobutamine. The nurse

should clarify the prescription with the provider if the client is receiving which of

the following types of drugs? (Select all that apply.)

a) ACE Inhibitor

b) MAOI

c) General anesthetic

d) Tricyclic

antidepressant e) Beta

blocker



 A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for propranolol to treat a

tachydysrhythmia. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid taking which of the

following types of over-the-counter drugs while taking propranolol?

a) Antihistamines

b) Potassium supplements

c) NSAIDS

d) Vitamin C




 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."

d) "This medication can cause urinary incontinence."

 A nurse is assessing a client who is taking a loop diuretic and is experiencing a

, NURS ATI EXAM:CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2023 A+
thready, irregular pulse, orthostatic hypotension, and confusion. The nurse should

identify that these manifestations indicate which of the following adverse effects?

a) Hypokalemia

b) Hypoglycemia

c) Hypouricemia

d) Hyponatremia




 A nurse is caring for a client who will 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."




 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




 A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for gemfibrozil. Which of the

following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

a) Take the drug with food.

b) Report any new intolerance to fried

foods. c) Report muscle tenderness.

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QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2023 A+
d) Expect periodic liver function testing.

e) Take the drug once each day




 A nurse is caring for a client who has a glomerular filtration rate of 10 mL/min and a

reduced urine output. The nurse should clarify a prescription for hydrochlorothiazide

for this client because of which of the following characteristics of the drug?

a) The drug can cause hypoglycemia in clients who have a low urine output.

b) The drug does not reduce blood pressure for clients who have a low

urine output.

c) The drug can increase the risk of pulmonary edema for clients who have renal

insufficiency

d) The drug does not promote diuresis for clients who have renal

insufficiency.