NCLEX Cardiac Medications questions with answers 2024

NCLEX Cardiac MedicationsACE inhibitors - correct answer -pril: (May cause decreased taste sensation) - HTN, HF. -S/E: angioedema, cough, hypotension, hyperkalemia, hepatotoxicity, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, pancreatitis, SJS. Avoid foods high in K - Contra: pregnancy. - Nursing: empty stomach, monitor for infection, dry cough, use contraception (teratogenic), avoid sports drinks/salt substitutes (extra K) Beta Blockers - correct answer -LOL ↓BP (Anti-HTN) and ↓HR Med "double L's, both lowered" - Used for abnormal heart rhythms, and to protect heart from second heart attack after a first has acccured. - "First Dose Phenomenon", Be with pt for first dose, major BP drop after taking. -Blocks Beta 1 (heart) + 2 (lungs), can cause narrowed bronchi (Bronchospasms). - HOLD for COPD and ASTHMA Pts, also HF pts (slows both HR and ↓BP)!!! -Assess for "BBBB" Bradcardia, Breathing problems, Bad for HF Pts, and Blood sugar masking (HYPOGLYCEMIA)!!!. Assess for JVD!!!