CARDIAC ATI EXAMINATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ HCP caring for pt about to begin taking verapamil (Calan) to treat a
fib. The HCP should tell the pt to avoid grapefruit juice while taking
verapamil because it can cause
dehydration.
hypotension.
tachycardia.
diarrhea. Answer: hypotension
Large amounts of grapefruit juice increase blood levels of verapamil by
inhibiting its metabolism. The excess amount of drug can intensify
otherwise therapeutic effects like hypotension, causing serious risks for
syncope and dizziness.
◉ HCP assessing pt following nifedipine (Procardia) admin.
Recognizing the adverse effects of nifedipine, HCP should be prepared
to administer which of the following drugs?
Doxazosin (Cardura)
Prazosin (Minipress)
,Enalapril (Vasotec)
Propranolol (Inderal). Answer: Propranolol (Inderal)
Nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker, can cause reflex tachycardia, an
adverse effect that increases cardiac oxygen demand. Administering a
beta-adrenergic blocker, such as propranolol, will minimize this adverse
effect.
◉ When talking with a pt about taking eplerenone (Inspra) to treat HTN,
HCP should include which of the following instructions?
Use sunscreen and protective clothing.
Avoid the use of salt substitutes.
Stop taking the drug if dizziness occurs.
Avoid drinking grapefruit juice.. Answer: Avoid the use of salt
substitutes.
Eplerenone, an aldosterone antagonist, can cause hyperkalemia. Many
salt substitutes contain significant amounts of potassium. Patients who
take the drug should not use salt substitutes that contain potassium.
◉ HCP caring for pt about to begin taking losartan (Cozaar) for HTN.
HCP should tell the pt to report which of the following indications of an
adverse reaction to the drug?
, Constipation
Peripheral edema
Facial edema
Sleepiness. Answer: Facial edema
Losartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker, can cause angioedema,
often manifesting as redness and swelling around the eyes and lips.
Patients who develop this adverse effect should stop taking the drug and
seek medical attention.
◉ When talking with a pt about taking amiodarone (Cordarone) to treat
a fib, which of the following should the HCP tell the patient to avoid?
Foods high in vitamin K
Grapefruit juice
NSAIDs
Milk. Answer: Grapefruit juice
Grapefruit juice, particularly in large amounts, can cause toxicity of
potassium channel blockers, such as amiodarone.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ HCP caring for pt about to begin taking verapamil (Calan) to treat a
fib. The HCP should tell the pt to avoid grapefruit juice while taking
verapamil because it can cause
dehydration.
hypotension.
tachycardia.
diarrhea. Answer: hypotension
Large amounts of grapefruit juice increase blood levels of verapamil by
inhibiting its metabolism. The excess amount of drug can intensify
otherwise therapeutic effects like hypotension, causing serious risks for
syncope and dizziness.
◉ HCP assessing pt following nifedipine (Procardia) admin.
Recognizing the adverse effects of nifedipine, HCP should be prepared
to administer which of the following drugs?
Doxazosin (Cardura)
Prazosin (Minipress)
,Enalapril (Vasotec)
Propranolol (Inderal). Answer: Propranolol (Inderal)
Nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker, can cause reflex tachycardia, an
adverse effect that increases cardiac oxygen demand. Administering a
beta-adrenergic blocker, such as propranolol, will minimize this adverse
effect.
◉ When talking with a pt about taking eplerenone (Inspra) to treat HTN,
HCP should include which of the following instructions?
Use sunscreen and protective clothing.
Avoid the use of salt substitutes.
Stop taking the drug if dizziness occurs.
Avoid drinking grapefruit juice.. Answer: Avoid the use of salt
substitutes.
Eplerenone, an aldosterone antagonist, can cause hyperkalemia. Many
salt substitutes contain significant amounts of potassium. Patients who
take the drug should not use salt substitutes that contain potassium.
◉ HCP caring for pt about to begin taking losartan (Cozaar) for HTN.
HCP should tell the pt to report which of the following indications of an
adverse reaction to the drug?
, Constipation
Peripheral edema
Facial edema
Sleepiness. Answer: Facial edema
Losartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker, can cause angioedema,
often manifesting as redness and swelling around the eyes and lips.
Patients who develop this adverse effect should stop taking the drug and
seek medical attention.
◉ When talking with a pt about taking amiodarone (Cordarone) to treat
a fib, which of the following should the HCP tell the patient to avoid?
Foods high in vitamin K
Grapefruit juice
NSAIDs
Milk. Answer: Grapefruit juice
Grapefruit juice, particularly in large amounts, can cause toxicity of
potassium channel blockers, such as amiodarone.
