NR 603 WEEK 3 CASE DISCUSSION CARDIOVASCULAR COMPREHENSIVE SCRIPT 2026 FULL SOLUTION STUDY GUIDE

NR 603 WEEK 3 CASE DISCUSSION
CARDIOVASCULAR COMPREHENSIVE SCRIPT
2026 FULL SOLUTION STUDY GUIDE
◉ Which of the following medications may have an unfavorable effect
on a hypertensive patient's blood pressure?
a. Lovastatin
b. Naproxen
c. Inhaled fluticasone
d. Amoxicillin Answer: b. Naproxen


◉ Which group of medications would be detrimental if used to treat a
patient who has heart failure?
a. ACEIs
b. Calcium channel blockers
c. Diuretics
d. Beta blockers Answer: b. Calcium channel blockers


◉ A patient with hypertension has been diagnosed with gout. Which
home medication may have contributed to this episode of gout?
a. Verapamil
b. Metoprolol
c. Lisinopril

, d. Furosemide Answer: d. Furosemide


◉ What group of BP medications should be discontinued immediately if
pregnancy occurs?
a. Calcium channel blockers
b. Loop diuretics
c. ACEIs
d. Beta blockers Answer: c. ACEIs


◉ What are the classic symptoms of DVT?
a. Heaviness in legs, burning and throbbing, muscle cramps
b. Swelling, pain, and discoloration in lower extremity
c. Leg numbness or weakness, coldness in feet, pain and cramping in leg
and buttocks
d. Leg pain with walking, numbness and tingling in legs, pain in
buttocks Answer: b. Swelling, pain, and discoloration in lower extremity


◉ Why are the carotid arteries assessed for bruit?
a. It is indicative of generalized atherosclerosis.
b. To listen for a pulse
c. To assess heart rhythm
d. To determine risk of stroke Answer: a. It is indicative of generalized
atherosclerosis.