NUR 600 Module 3 Exam | 50 Questions & Answers | Verified |
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1. A nonresponsive patient in ventricular fibrillation has received multiple
appropriate defibrillations, and epinephrine 1 mg V trich. Which antiarrhythmic
drug can be used next? Cordarone (Amiodarone)
2. The nurse evaluates an improvement in the patient's heart failure (HF)
status based on what assessment finding? Using fewer pillows to sleep
3. Which medication is commonly used for anticoagulation in patients
with mechanical heart valves? Warfarin
4. Select the disabilities that may occur for vitamin B 12 deficiency anemia that is
not treated appropriately. All of the options
5. Which medication is commonly prescribed for the treatment of
hypertension? Lisinopril
6. A 49-year-old patient has been diagnosed with Angina. He is prescribed
Transdermal-Nitro. He is prescribed 10mg patches, the NP should observe
the patient for what adverse effects? Headache
7. Select the hemoglobin or hematocrit normal range for a 37-year-old male
patient. Hematocrit 44%
8. Select the target hemoglobin concentration for chronic kidney disease
patients receiving epoetin Alfa and darbepoetin Alfa. 11g/dL
9. What is the first-line treatment for acute coronary syndrome? Aspirin
10. An older adult patient who is taking metformin (Glucophage) has just
been seen in the clinic. The NP has ordered metoprolol (Toprol) for angina.
What assessment data should the NP monitor due to this drug combination?
Blood glucose
11. AF is a 63-year-old woman with HF (NYHA class I) receiving
furosemide 40 mg twice daily, lisinopril 10 mg day metprool XI. 50 mg daily,
digoxin 0.125 mg daily, and spironolactone 25 mg daily. During her routine
clinic visit today, pertinent fndings include: BP 120/80 mm Hg, HR 70 bpm, RR
14 rpm, K+ 5.1 mmol/L, BUN 35 mg/dL, creatinine 1.2 mg/dL (baseline), and
SDC 0.7 ng/mL Which of the following is the most appropriate change to
optimize A medical regimen? Increase β-blocker dose.
12. When the NP prescribes heparin, he/she will understand that the drug
, will have what action on the patient's body? Blocks the formation of
thrombin.
13. The NP prescribed ranolazine. The patient asks why this drug is
different from the beta-blocker that he is currently taking. What is the
nurse's best response? "The drug decreases calcium overload"
14. The NP is caring for a patient who is taking a calcium-channel blocker.
What adverse effects would the NP caution this patient about? Headache and
dizziness
15. The NP is caring for a patient with a cardiac arrhythmia; they have
been prescribed antiarrhythmic. The priority goal for the patient is what? To
maintain cardiac output
16. Select the product and dose that would be appropriate for a patient with
iron deficiency anemia. Feosol 325 mg four times per day without food
17. A patient with impaired renal function is to receive dofetilide (Tikosyn)
for conversion of atrial fibrillation. What is the NIP prienty assessment
before administering the drug?
Check the pts creatinine level.
18. A complex scheme of compensatory mechanisms to raise and
maintain cardiac output occurs These compensatory mechanis include:
Ventricular hypertrophy
19. What is the first-line medication for the management of
hyperlipidemia? Atorvastatin
20. JT is a 62-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation, coronary heart
disease, hypertension, and benign prostate herpla His current medications
include warfarin 5 mg daily, amlodipine 5 mg daily, clopidogrel 75 mg daily,
lisinopril 10 mg daily: 1 finasteride 5 mg daily, and acetaminophen 500 mg
pm. Which of the medications he is currently taking increases the risk of
bleeding with warfarin? Clopidogrel
21. The NP is assessing her patient who has been prescribed nifedipine
(Adalat) for what adverse effects?
Peripheral edema
22. A patient with a HR of 53 bpm is complaining of shortness of breath
(SOB), light-headedness, and has a BP f 80/58 mm Hg Transcutaneous
pacing is being prepared. What is the first drug and dose that should be
administered? Atropine 0.5mg iv
Latest Update - St. Thomas University | 2026
1. A nonresponsive patient in ventricular fibrillation has received multiple
appropriate defibrillations, and epinephrine 1 mg V trich. Which antiarrhythmic
drug can be used next? Cordarone (Amiodarone)
2. The nurse evaluates an improvement in the patient's heart failure (HF)
status based on what assessment finding? Using fewer pillows to sleep
3. Which medication is commonly used for anticoagulation in patients
with mechanical heart valves? Warfarin
4. Select the disabilities that may occur for vitamin B 12 deficiency anemia that is
not treated appropriately. All of the options
5. Which medication is commonly prescribed for the treatment of
hypertension? Lisinopril
6. A 49-year-old patient has been diagnosed with Angina. He is prescribed
Transdermal-Nitro. He is prescribed 10mg patches, the NP should observe
the patient for what adverse effects? Headache
7. Select the hemoglobin or hematocrit normal range for a 37-year-old male
patient. Hematocrit 44%
8. Select the target hemoglobin concentration for chronic kidney disease
patients receiving epoetin Alfa and darbepoetin Alfa. 11g/dL
9. What is the first-line treatment for acute coronary syndrome? Aspirin
10. An older adult patient who is taking metformin (Glucophage) has just
been seen in the clinic. The NP has ordered metoprolol (Toprol) for angina.
What assessment data should the NP monitor due to this drug combination?
Blood glucose
11. AF is a 63-year-old woman with HF (NYHA class I) receiving
furosemide 40 mg twice daily, lisinopril 10 mg day metprool XI. 50 mg daily,
digoxin 0.125 mg daily, and spironolactone 25 mg daily. During her routine
clinic visit today, pertinent fndings include: BP 120/80 mm Hg, HR 70 bpm, RR
14 rpm, K+ 5.1 mmol/L, BUN 35 mg/dL, creatinine 1.2 mg/dL (baseline), and
SDC 0.7 ng/mL Which of the following is the most appropriate change to
optimize A medical regimen? Increase β-blocker dose.
12. When the NP prescribes heparin, he/she will understand that the drug
, will have what action on the patient's body? Blocks the formation of
thrombin.
13. The NP prescribed ranolazine. The patient asks why this drug is
different from the beta-blocker that he is currently taking. What is the
nurse's best response? "The drug decreases calcium overload"
14. The NP is caring for a patient who is taking a calcium-channel blocker.
What adverse effects would the NP caution this patient about? Headache and
dizziness
15. The NP is caring for a patient with a cardiac arrhythmia; they have
been prescribed antiarrhythmic. The priority goal for the patient is what? To
maintain cardiac output
16. Select the product and dose that would be appropriate for a patient with
iron deficiency anemia. Feosol 325 mg four times per day without food
17. A patient with impaired renal function is to receive dofetilide (Tikosyn)
for conversion of atrial fibrillation. What is the NIP prienty assessment
before administering the drug?
Check the pts creatinine level.
18. A complex scheme of compensatory mechanisms to raise and
maintain cardiac output occurs These compensatory mechanis include:
Ventricular hypertrophy
19. What is the first-line medication for the management of
hyperlipidemia? Atorvastatin
20. JT is a 62-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation, coronary heart
disease, hypertension, and benign prostate herpla His current medications
include warfarin 5 mg daily, amlodipine 5 mg daily, clopidogrel 75 mg daily,
lisinopril 10 mg daily: 1 finasteride 5 mg daily, and acetaminophen 500 mg
pm. Which of the medications he is currently taking increases the risk of
bleeding with warfarin? Clopidogrel
21. The NP is assessing her patient who has been prescribed nifedipine
(Adalat) for what adverse effects?
Peripheral edema
22. A patient with a HR of 53 bpm is complaining of shortness of breath
(SOB), light-headedness, and has a BP f 80/58 mm Hg Transcutaneous
pacing is being prepared. What is the first drug and dose that should be
administered? Atropine 0.5mg iv
