ADN 520: Cardiac Medications Questions with 100% Correct Answers

ADN 520: Cardiac Medications
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Lisinopril, benazepril, and enalapril are examples of what class of medications?
Correct Answer: - ACE Inhibitors


What is the action of ACE Inhibitors? Correct Answer: - Decrease production of
angiotensin


- Treat hypertension, heart failure, and CAD


- Prevents vasoconstriction


What are side effects of ACE Inhibitors? Correct Answer: - Dizziness


- Headache


- Fatigue


- Orthostatic hypotension


- Diarrhea


- Nausea


- Impaired renal function


- Hyperkalemia


- Dyspnea


- Non-productive cough

, - Rash


- Angioedema


What are nursing interventions and labs to monitor when administering ACE
Inhibitors? Correct Answer: - Monitor BP


- Monitor WBC, BUN, creatinine, potassium, bilirubin, LFTs, and KFTs


Atenolol, propranolol, and metoprolol are an example of what class of
medications? Correct Answer: - Beta blockers


What is the action of beta blockers? Correct Answer: - Decrease cardiac
output, peripheral resistance, and cardiac oxygen consumption


- Decrease BP and HR


- Treat hypertension, dysrhythmias (sinus tach), MI/CAD, and HF


What are side effects of beta blockers? Correct Answer: - Fatigue


- Dizziness


- Headache


- Hypotension


- Bradycardia


- Weight gain


- Shortness of breath


- Insominia