NCLEX Practice Pharm 48: Drugs for Heart Failure Latest Update Graded A+

NCLEX Practice Pharm 48: Drugs for Heart Failure Latest Update Graded A+ The nurse monitors the patient receiving an ACE inhibitor for which adverse effect? A) Rebound hypertension B) Diminished pulses C) Hyperglycemia D) Hyperkalemia D. Hyperkalemia The nurse recognizes that digoxin (Lanoxin) is administered to a patient to improve which cardiac function? A) Increased heart rate B) Decreased heart rate C) Increased cardiac contractility D) Decreased cardiac contractility C. Increased cardiac contractility The nurse understands that dobutamine is preferred over dopamine in the treatment of heart failure because dobutamine does not do what? A) Increase cardiac contractility B) Decrease cardiac conduction C) Increase vascular resistance D) Decrease urinary output C. Increased vascular resistance A patient is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin) for the treatment of heart failure. The nurse recognizes which therapeutic effect(s) of this treatment? (Select all that apply.) A) Increased cardiac output B) Increased heart rate C) Decreased blood volume D) Decreased cardiac contractility E) Arteriole vasodilation F) Peripheral vasoconstriction A. Increased cardiac output, C. Decreased blood volume, E. Arteriole vasodilation The nurse recognizes what as the most adverse effect of digoxin? A) Hypokalemia B) Dysrhythmias C) Hyperglycemia D) Esophageal erosion B. Dysrhythmias The nurse should question which medication order for a patient being treated with digoxin for heart failure? A) Hydrochlorathiazide (HydroDIURIL) B) Hydralazine (Apresoline) C) Furosemide (Lasix) D) Verapamil (Calan) D. Verapamil (Calan) Which statement by a patient in Stage C heart failure indicates the need for further teaching? A) "I take ibuprofen for headache." B) "I take my diuretic every morning." C) "I take acetaminophen for backache." D) "I know that I should not take aspirin." A. "I take Ibuprofen for my headache." Which diuretic would be most effective in the treatment