Pharm 201 CH35 Exam Questions
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A client is experiencing orthostatic hypotension that is due to antihypertensive
therapy. Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Risk for injury
A nurse is educating a group of nursing students on the adverse effects of
antihypertensive drugs. The nurse explains that orthostatic hypotension occurs
initially in the therapy. Which of the following pressure changes in an upright
position would indicate orthostatic hypotension? - CORRECT ANSWER-A fall in
the systolic pressure by 10 mm Hg
A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about the uses of hawthorn, a
natural agent used in the treatment of hypertension. Which conditions should the
nurse explain as the other indications for hawthorn use? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Angina
Arrhythmia
Heart failure
,A client taking diltiazem (Cardizem) for hypertension has come to the clinic for a
follow-up appointment. What adverse effects would the nurse assess the client for?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Peripheral edema and bradycardia
The health care provider prescribes captopril (Capoten) for a client, and the nurse
provides the client with the appropriate client education. What statement by the
client tells the nurse that teaching has been effective? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I
will make sure that I rise slowly from a supine position."
How is hypertension defined with regard to blood pressure readings? - CORRECT
ANSWER-systolic pressure above 140 mm Hg or diastolic pressure above 90 mm
Hg
A client is prescribed captopril. What adverse effect should the client be instructed
on that can occur with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors? -
CORRECT ANSWER-persistent cough
A 46-year-old client with a high body-mass index and a sedentary lifestyle has been
diagnosed with hypertension after serial blood pressure readings. The clinician has
opted to begin the client on captopril (Capoten). The nurse should recognize that
the therapeutic effect of this drug is achieved in what way? - CORRECT
ANSWER-By inhibiting the transformation of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
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, The client has been diagnosed as having hypertension. The nurse is responsible for
teaching the client about managing the condition with his newly prescribed
medication (lisinopril) and nonpharmacologic methods. What statement by the
client suggests that teaching has been effective? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I will
make sure that I rise to a standing position slowly."
A 71-year-old male client has recently been diagnosed with hypertension. Which
measurement is a partial indication of effective treatment and management? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Diastolic blood pressure below 90 mm Hg
A 54-year-old client with CHF is admitted to the unit. The nurse knows that what
physiologic changes will affect a client's stroke volume? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Changes in heart contraction
A provider chooses to treat an African American client with hypertension with a
beta blocker and diuretic instead of an ACE inhibitor. The nurse knows that the
provider did this for what reason? - CORRECT ANSWER-Research has shown
beta blockers, in combination with diuretics, treat hypertension in African
Americans better than ACE inhibitors.
The client taking antihypertensive medications is taught to notify the healthcare
provider when which findings occur? - CORRECT ANSWER-Weight gain of five
pounds over a 2-day period
The female client states that her father has had high blood pressure all of his life
and he is healthy. She does not understand why the care provider has prescribed
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A client is experiencing orthostatic hypotension that is due to antihypertensive
therapy. Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Risk for injury
A nurse is educating a group of nursing students on the adverse effects of
antihypertensive drugs. The nurse explains that orthostatic hypotension occurs
initially in the therapy. Which of the following pressure changes in an upright
position would indicate orthostatic hypotension? - CORRECT ANSWER-A fall in
the systolic pressure by 10 mm Hg
A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about the uses of hawthorn, a
natural agent used in the treatment of hypertension. Which conditions should the
nurse explain as the other indications for hawthorn use? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Angina
Arrhythmia
Heart failure
,A client taking diltiazem (Cardizem) for hypertension has come to the clinic for a
follow-up appointment. What adverse effects would the nurse assess the client for?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Peripheral edema and bradycardia
The health care provider prescribes captopril (Capoten) for a client, and the nurse
provides the client with the appropriate client education. What statement by the
client tells the nurse that teaching has been effective? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I
will make sure that I rise slowly from a supine position."
How is hypertension defined with regard to blood pressure readings? - CORRECT
ANSWER-systolic pressure above 140 mm Hg or diastolic pressure above 90 mm
Hg
A client is prescribed captopril. What adverse effect should the client be instructed
on that can occur with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors? -
CORRECT ANSWER-persistent cough
A 46-year-old client with a high body-mass index and a sedentary lifestyle has been
diagnosed with hypertension after serial blood pressure readings. The clinician has
opted to begin the client on captopril (Capoten). The nurse should recognize that
the therapeutic effect of this drug is achieved in what way? - CORRECT
ANSWER-By inhibiting the transformation of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, The client has been diagnosed as having hypertension. The nurse is responsible for
teaching the client about managing the condition with his newly prescribed
medication (lisinopril) and nonpharmacologic methods. What statement by the
client suggests that teaching has been effective? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I will
make sure that I rise to a standing position slowly."
A 71-year-old male client has recently been diagnosed with hypertension. Which
measurement is a partial indication of effective treatment and management? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Diastolic blood pressure below 90 mm Hg
A 54-year-old client with CHF is admitted to the unit. The nurse knows that what
physiologic changes will affect a client's stroke volume? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Changes in heart contraction
A provider chooses to treat an African American client with hypertension with a
beta blocker and diuretic instead of an ACE inhibitor. The nurse knows that the
provider did this for what reason? - CORRECT ANSWER-Research has shown
beta blockers, in combination with diuretics, treat hypertension in African
Americans better than ACE inhibitors.
The client taking antihypertensive medications is taught to notify the healthcare
provider when which findings occur? - CORRECT ANSWER-Weight gain of five
pounds over a 2-day period
The female client states that her father has had high blood pressure all of his life
and he is healthy. She does not understand why the care provider has prescribed
