NURS 223 Exam 2 Practice Questions (Guaranteed Pass!!!)

The nurse is caring for several patients. For which patient diagnosis would a prescription for nifedipine be least appropriate? a. hypertension b. angina c. atrial fibrillation d. pvc's correct answers d. pvc's Which adverse effect will the nurse monitor for in a patient who is receiving amlodipine? a. Diarrhea b. Ankle edema c. Diaphoresis d. backache correct answers b. ankle edema What effect do calcium channels have on vascular smooth muscle? a. Positive Inotrope b.. Postiive chromotope c. Negative Chromotrope d. Negative Inotrope correct answers a. positive inotrope Which drug does the nurse know works to lower blood pressure by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites? a. Enalapril b. Furosemide c. Valsartan d. Renin correct answers c. Valsartan A patient has a new prescription for an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. During a review of the patient's list of current medications, which medication does the nurse identify as potentially interacting with this new prescription? Select all that apply. a. NSAIDs b. Spirolactone c. Acetaminophen d. Potassium e. Hydralazine correct answers A, B, D A nurse on the telemetry unit is faced with various monitor rhythms. Which rhythm takes priority? a. A client's cardiac monitor suddenly reveals sinus tachycardia with isolated premature ventricular contractions. b. A client's cardiac rhythm suddenly changes from normal sinus rhythm to uncontrolled atrial fibrillation. c. A client's monitor shows frequent-paced beats with capture. d. A client's monitor shows sinus tachycardia with frequent premature atrial contractions (PACs). correct answers b. A client's cardiac rhythm suddenly changes from normal sinus rhythm to uncontrolled atrial fibrillation.