NURS 1141 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
Metoprolol is a nonselective beta-adrenergic blocker, and is contraindicated for a client with asthma
because it may cause: ANSW✅✅bronchial constriction
Before administering digoxin (Lanoxin), what must the nurse assess? ANSW✅✅Apical pulse rate
When monitoring for the therapeutic effects of diltiazem, the nurse should assess for:
ANSW✅✅decreased blood pressure
Blood work needs to be drawn on the client who is on warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse should expect
that the health care provider will order which lab test? ANSW✅✅pt/inr
Which of the following blood tests) does NOT indicate an increased risk for coronary artery disease?
ANSW✅✅HDL (high density lipoprotein)
A patient is in the emergency department with a new onset of rapid-rate atrial fibrillation, and the
nurse is preparing a continuous infusion. Which drug is most appropriate for this dysrhythmia?
ANSW✅✅Diltiazem (Cardizem)
Drugs used to treat heart failure include the following EXCEPT: ANSW✅✅alpha 2 stimulators
The client's serum cholesterol is elevated. Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is prescribed. The action of
atorvastatin (Lipitor) is to: ANSW✅✅Inhibit hepatic synthesis of cholesterol
Prior to administering a calcium channel blocker, the nurse would: ANSW✅✅ensure blood
pressure has been taken
All of the following drugs are diuretics EXCEPT: ANSW✅✅Digoxin
Which vitamin is considered to be an antidote for warfarin (Coumadin)? ANSW✅✅vitamin k
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
Metoprolol is a nonselective beta-adrenergic blocker, and is contraindicated for a client with asthma
because it may cause: ANSW✅✅bronchial constriction
Before administering digoxin (Lanoxin), what must the nurse assess? ANSW✅✅Apical pulse rate
When monitoring for the therapeutic effects of diltiazem, the nurse should assess for:
ANSW✅✅decreased blood pressure
Blood work needs to be drawn on the client who is on warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse should expect
that the health care provider will order which lab test? ANSW✅✅pt/inr
Which of the following blood tests) does NOT indicate an increased risk for coronary artery disease?
ANSW✅✅HDL (high density lipoprotein)
A patient is in the emergency department with a new onset of rapid-rate atrial fibrillation, and the
nurse is preparing a continuous infusion. Which drug is most appropriate for this dysrhythmia?
ANSW✅✅Diltiazem (Cardizem)
Drugs used to treat heart failure include the following EXCEPT: ANSW✅✅alpha 2 stimulators
The client's serum cholesterol is elevated. Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is prescribed. The action of
atorvastatin (Lipitor) is to: ANSW✅✅Inhibit hepatic synthesis of cholesterol
Prior to administering a calcium channel blocker, the nurse would: ANSW✅✅ensure blood
pressure has been taken
All of the following drugs are diuretics EXCEPT: ANSW✅✅Digoxin
Which vitamin is considered to be an antidote for warfarin (Coumadin)? ANSW✅✅vitamin k
