ATI - The Cardiovascular System Exam
Correct Questions and Answers
2025/2026
A nurse is reviewing new prescriptions with a client who has heart disease. The nurse
should instruct the client that which of the following drugs is prescribed to treat
hypercholesterolemia?
A. Simvastatin
B. Furosemide
C. Losartan
D. Nitroglycerin -correct answerA. Simvastatin
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking carvedilol and has a prescription for an oral
antidiabetic drug to manage their new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. By taking
both drugs concurrently, the nurse should identify that the client is at an increased risk
for which of the following conditions?
A. Hyperglycemia
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypotension
D. Hypoglycemia -correct answerD. Hypoglycemia
A nurse should identify that which of the following drugs is used only for the short-term
treatment of a cardiac dysrhythmia because of the serious adverse effects associated
with long-term use?
A. Quinidine
B. Procainamide
C. Nitroglyceride
D. Verapamil -correct answerB. Procainamide
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for verapamil to treat atrial
fibrillation. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid drinking grapefruit juice while
, taking verapamil because it can cause the client to experience which of the following
conditions?
A. Tachycardia
B. Dehydration
C. Diarrhea
D. Hypotension -correct answerD. Hypotension
A nurse should recognize that milrinone is contraindicated for a client who has which of
the following conditions?
A. Acute myocardial infarction
B. Peripheral vascular disease
C. Ulcerative colitis
D. Ventricular tachycardia -correct answerA. Acute myocardial infarction
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for quinidine. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include?
A. "Monitor your pulse rate and report changes."
B. "Remain upright for 30 minutes after taking this medication."
C. "This medication can decrease digoxin levels."
D. "This medication can cause urinary incontinence." -correct answerA. "Monitor your
pulse rate and report changes."
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for aliskiren to treat
hypertension. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as
an adverse effect of the drug? (Select all that apply).
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Throat swelling
C. Constipation
D. Cough
E. Joint pain -correct answerA, B, D
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin. The nurse
should instruct the client that which of the following manifestations is a potential adverse
effect of this drug?
A. Headache
B. Constipation
C. Hypertension
D. Hyperglycemia -correct answerA. Headache
Correct Questions and Answers
2025/2026
A nurse is reviewing new prescriptions with a client who has heart disease. The nurse
should instruct the client that which of the following drugs is prescribed to treat
hypercholesterolemia?
A. Simvastatin
B. Furosemide
C. Losartan
D. Nitroglycerin -correct answerA. Simvastatin
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking carvedilol and has a prescription for an oral
antidiabetic drug to manage their new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. By taking
both drugs concurrently, the nurse should identify that the client is at an increased risk
for which of the following conditions?
A. Hyperglycemia
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypotension
D. Hypoglycemia -correct answerD. Hypoglycemia
A nurse should identify that which of the following drugs is used only for the short-term
treatment of a cardiac dysrhythmia because of the serious adverse effects associated
with long-term use?
A. Quinidine
B. Procainamide
C. Nitroglyceride
D. Verapamil -correct answerB. Procainamide
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for verapamil to treat atrial
fibrillation. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid drinking grapefruit juice while
, taking verapamil because it can cause the client to experience which of the following
conditions?
A. Tachycardia
B. Dehydration
C. Diarrhea
D. Hypotension -correct answerD. Hypotension
A nurse should recognize that milrinone is contraindicated for a client who has which of
the following conditions?
A. Acute myocardial infarction
B. Peripheral vascular disease
C. Ulcerative colitis
D. Ventricular tachycardia -correct answerA. Acute myocardial infarction
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for quinidine. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include?
A. "Monitor your pulse rate and report changes."
B. "Remain upright for 30 minutes after taking this medication."
C. "This medication can decrease digoxin levels."
D. "This medication can cause urinary incontinence." -correct answerA. "Monitor your
pulse rate and report changes."
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for aliskiren to treat
hypertension. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as
an adverse effect of the drug? (Select all that apply).
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Throat swelling
C. Constipation
D. Cough
E. Joint pain -correct answerA, B, D
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin. The nurse
should instruct the client that which of the following manifestations is a potential adverse
effect of this drug?
A. Headache
B. Constipation
C. Hypertension
D. Hyperglycemia -correct answerA. Headache
