Clayton's Basic Pharmacology for Nurses (18th Edition) -
Chapter 24 Interactive Review Questions with well verified
answers
Which condition should a patient be assessed for when beginning treatment with the
angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor enalapril (Vasotec)?
Persistent cough.
A patient taking a calcium ion antagonist asks how the drug works to help his angina. Which is
an action of calcium ion antagonists that the nurse should include when answering this
question?
Dilate coronary arteries and peripheral blood vessels, thereby increasing myocardial blood flow
and decreasing workload
The nurse is teaching a patient about the correct use of nitroglycerin paste. Which statement by
the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
"I will choose a convenient site for application and use it consistently."
A patient states that he frequently gets a headache when he changes his nitroglycerin patch.
Which is the best response by the nurse?
"Nitrate-induced headaches may be treated with acetaminophen."
Which is an adverse reaction that may occur when sildenafil (Viagra) and nitrates are taken
together?
A significant drop in blood pressure.
Which action will the nurse implement when applying nitroglycerin ointment to a patient?
Use an applicator to measure the correct dose of ointment.
Which term describes a feeling of chest discomfort arising from the heart because of lack of
oxygen to heart cells?
Angina pectoris.
The nurse is teaching a patient about the use of transdermal nitroglycerin. Which statement by
the patient indicates a correct understanding of the nurse's instructions?
"If the disk becomes dislodged, I will replace it with a new disk."
Chapter 24 Interactive Review Questions with well verified
answers
Which condition should a patient be assessed for when beginning treatment with the
angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor enalapril (Vasotec)?
Persistent cough.
A patient taking a calcium ion antagonist asks how the drug works to help his angina. Which is
an action of calcium ion antagonists that the nurse should include when answering this
question?
Dilate coronary arteries and peripheral blood vessels, thereby increasing myocardial blood flow
and decreasing workload
The nurse is teaching a patient about the correct use of nitroglycerin paste. Which statement by
the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
"I will choose a convenient site for application and use it consistently."
A patient states that he frequently gets a headache when he changes his nitroglycerin patch.
Which is the best response by the nurse?
"Nitrate-induced headaches may be treated with acetaminophen."
Which is an adverse reaction that may occur when sildenafil (Viagra) and nitrates are taken
together?
A significant drop in blood pressure.
Which action will the nurse implement when applying nitroglycerin ointment to a patient?
Use an applicator to measure the correct dose of ointment.
Which term describes a feeling of chest discomfort arising from the heart because of lack of
oxygen to heart cells?
Angina pectoris.
The nurse is teaching a patient about the use of transdermal nitroglycerin. Which statement by
the patient indicates a correct understanding of the nurse's instructions?
"If the disk becomes dislodged, I will replace it with a new disk."
