Angina, MI, Aneurysms Questions (NCLEX) with correct Answers

Angina, MI, Aneurysms Questions (NCLEX) with correct Answers The nurse teaches the client that the major difference between angina and pain associated with myocardial infarction (MI) is that: A) Angina is relieved with nitroglycerin and rest. B) Angina can be fatal. C) MI pain always radiates to the left arm or jaw. D) MI pain cannot be treated. - ANS ️️ A) Angina is relieved with nitroglycerin and rest. The teaching plan for a client being started on long-acting nitroglycerin includes the action of this drug. The nurse teaches that this drug relieves chest pain by which action? A) Dilating just the coronary arteries B) Decreasing the blood pressure C) Increasing contractility of the heart D) Dilating arteries and veins - ANS ️️ D) Dilating arteries and veins The nurse cautions the client receiving isosorbide dinitrate for treatment of angina that long-term use can lead to the development of: A) Tolerance. B) Tachycardia. C) Hypotension. D) Urinary retention. - ANS ️️ A) Tolerance. The nurse prepares discharge teaching for a client receiving isosorbide dinitrate for treatment of angina. What information must the nurse include? A) Limit exercise to 30 minutes twice per week. B) Avoid alcohol consumption. C) Monitor intake and output. D) Report skin flushing to the physician. - ANS ️️ B) Avoid alcohol consumption. The nurse recognizes that the mechanism for action of beta-adrenergic blockers in the treatment of angina is: A) Positive chronotropic effect. B) Negative inotropic effect. C) Positive inotropic effect. D) Antidysrhythmia. - ANS ️️ B) Negative inotropic effe