Pharmacology Cardiovascular Drugs Nclex Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Pharmacology Cardiovascular Drugs Nclex Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A nurse is caring for a client taking furosemide. Which finding should be reported immediately? A. Heart rate of 82 bpm B. Potassium level of 2.9 mEq/L C. Weight loss of 1.2 kg in 24 hours D. Blood pressure of 118/72 mmHg Which medication is commonly prescribed to treat atrial fibrillation by slowing the heart rate? A. Atorvastatin B. Furosemide C. Diltiazem D. Hydralazine What is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors like lisinopril? A. Drowsiness B. Persistent dry cough 2 C. Constipation D. Metallic taste A nurse administers metoprolol to a patient. Which assessment is a priority before giving this medication? A. Apical heart rate B. Temperature C. Respiratory rate D. Pupillary response Which of the following medications is classified as a loop diuretic? A. Spironolactone B. Furosemide C. Hydrochlorothiazide D. Mannitol A client taking warfarin asks what foods to avoid. The nurse should instruct the client to limit: A. Green leafy vegetables 3 B. Bananas C. Milk products D. White bread Which lab value is most important to monitor for a client on warfarin? A. BUN B. INR C. Sodium D. Hemoglobin A1C A client taking amlodipine reports dizziness when standing. What should the nurse suspect? A. Orthostatic hypotension B. Allergy to the drug C. Liver toxicity D. Infection Which medication can increase the risk of bleeding when combined with aspirin? A. Clopidogrel 4 B. Simvastatin C. Digoxin D. Metoprolol A nurse is teaching a client about nitroglycerin tablets. Which instruction is correct? A. Take one tablet under the tongue every 5 minutes for chest pain, up to three doses B. Chew each tablet with water C. Take on an empty stomach D. Swallow whole with milk Which medication is used to treat heart failure and can cause digitalis toxicity? A. Digoxin B. Atorvastatin C. Metoprolol D. Clopidogrel Which sign indicates digoxin toxicity? A. Weight gain 5 B. Dry mouth C. Visual disturbances (e.g., seeing yellow halos) D. Tachycardia Which medication is a potassium-sparing diuretic? A. Furosemide B. Hydrochlorothiazide C. Spironolactone D. Mannitol A nurse is reviewing lab results for a client on spironolactone. Which finding should be reported? A. Sodium 138 mEq/L B. Potassium 5.8 mEq/L