Clayton's Basic Pharmacology for Nurses (18th Edit | Questions and Answers with complete solution

Which condition should a patient be assessed for when beginning treatment with the angiotensinconverting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor enalapril (Vasotec)? - Persistent cough. A patient taking a calcium ion antagonist asks how the drug works to help his angina. Which is an action of calcium ion antagonists that the nurse should include when answering this question? - Dilate coronary arteries and peripheral blood vessels, thereby increasing myocardial blood flow and decreasing workload The nurse is teaching a patient about the correct use of nitroglycerin paste. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? - "I will choose a convenient site for application and use it consistently." A patient states that he frequently gets a headache when he changes his nitroglycerin patch. Which is the best response by the nurse? - "Nitrate-induced headaches may be treated with acetaminophen." Which is an adverse reaction that may occur when sildenafil (Viagra) and nitrates are taken together? - A significant drop in blood pressure. Which action will the nurse implement when applying nitroglycerin ointment to a patient? - Use an applicator to measure the correct dose of ointment. Which term describes a feeling of chest discomfort arising from the heart because of lack of oxygen to heart cells? - Angina pectoris. The nurse is teaching a patient about the use of transdermal nitroglycerin. Which statement by the patient indicates a correct understanding of the nurse's instructions? - "If the disk becomes dislodged, I will replace it with a new disk.