NSG 318 Exam 3 QUESTIONS
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What does Atenolol do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Decreases HTN and reduces angina
Why should a person not take Atenolol? - CORRECT ANSWER-if they have a heart block or if
they are pregnant
caution: DM, renal dysfunction
How would NSAIDs affect Atenolols purpose? - CORRECT ANSWER-they decrease the effects of
Atenolol
Why should a person with DM not take Atenolol? - CORRECT ANSWER-it may increase the risk
of hypoglycemia if patient is taking insulin or sulfonylureas
What are some side effects of Atenolol? - CORRECT ANSWER-Depression, cool extremities, and
erectile dysfunction
An adverse reaction of Atenolol? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dyspnea
,What nursing interventions are important for a patient taking Atenolol? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Assist the with ambulation as orthostatic hypotension could occur.
-Teach them how to take their pulse
-Advise patient to not stop taking this drug abruptly (wean off 1-2 weeks)
-Warn male clients of erectile or ejaculation dysfunction (usually dose related)
Whats the common suffix for Beta Blockers? - CORRECT ANSWER--olol
What are common side effects of Beta Blockers? - CORRECT ANSWER--Bradycardia
-Lethargy
-GI disturbance
-Low BP
-DEPRESSION
What are the actions of Calcium Channel Blockers? - CORRECT ANSWER-To relax coronary artery
spasms
Reduce cardiac workload and oxygen demands
What is the mechanism of action of Diltiazem (Cardizem)? - CORRECT ANSWER-it inhibits the
transport of calcium ions to the myocardial cells (lessening the workload of the heart)
~relaxes coronary and peripheral blood vessels, bringing more O2 to the myocardium &
reducing cardiac workload
What is Diltiazem used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-atrial dysrhythmias and HTN
, Contraindications of Diltiazem: - CORRECT ANSWER-AV HEART BLOCK, severe hypotension or
bleeding aneurysm
What CAMs may increase hypotensive effect when using a Calcium Channel Blocker? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Garlic and Hawthorn
What CAMs may decrease effectiveness of Diltiazem? - CORRECT ANSWER-St. Johns wort and
Ginseng
What other drug can reverse bradycardia triggered by Diltiazem?
What can reverse hypotension or heart block? - CORRECT ANSWER-Atropine (reverse
bradycardia)
Calcium Chloride (reverse hypotension/heart block)
What would happen if the patient abruptly stopped taking Diltiazem abruptly? - CORRECT
ANSWER-It may cause an acute angina episode
Side effects of Calcium Channel Blockers: - CORRECT ANSWER--Decreased BP
-Bradycardia
-Peripheral edema
-May precipitate AV block
-Constipation
What are diuretics used for? - CORRECT ANSWER--Reduce hypertension
-Decrease edema
Different types of diuretics: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Thiazide
AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST 2026-2027
GRADED A+
What does Atenolol do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Decreases HTN and reduces angina
Why should a person not take Atenolol? - CORRECT ANSWER-if they have a heart block or if
they are pregnant
caution: DM, renal dysfunction
How would NSAIDs affect Atenolols purpose? - CORRECT ANSWER-they decrease the effects of
Atenolol
Why should a person with DM not take Atenolol? - CORRECT ANSWER-it may increase the risk
of hypoglycemia if patient is taking insulin or sulfonylureas
What are some side effects of Atenolol? - CORRECT ANSWER-Depression, cool extremities, and
erectile dysfunction
An adverse reaction of Atenolol? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dyspnea
,What nursing interventions are important for a patient taking Atenolol? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Assist the with ambulation as orthostatic hypotension could occur.
-Teach them how to take their pulse
-Advise patient to not stop taking this drug abruptly (wean off 1-2 weeks)
-Warn male clients of erectile or ejaculation dysfunction (usually dose related)
Whats the common suffix for Beta Blockers? - CORRECT ANSWER--olol
What are common side effects of Beta Blockers? - CORRECT ANSWER--Bradycardia
-Lethargy
-GI disturbance
-Low BP
-DEPRESSION
What are the actions of Calcium Channel Blockers? - CORRECT ANSWER-To relax coronary artery
spasms
Reduce cardiac workload and oxygen demands
What is the mechanism of action of Diltiazem (Cardizem)? - CORRECT ANSWER-it inhibits the
transport of calcium ions to the myocardial cells (lessening the workload of the heart)
~relaxes coronary and peripheral blood vessels, bringing more O2 to the myocardium &
reducing cardiac workload
What is Diltiazem used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-atrial dysrhythmias and HTN
, Contraindications of Diltiazem: - CORRECT ANSWER-AV HEART BLOCK, severe hypotension or
bleeding aneurysm
What CAMs may increase hypotensive effect when using a Calcium Channel Blocker? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Garlic and Hawthorn
What CAMs may decrease effectiveness of Diltiazem? - CORRECT ANSWER-St. Johns wort and
Ginseng
What other drug can reverse bradycardia triggered by Diltiazem?
What can reverse hypotension or heart block? - CORRECT ANSWER-Atropine (reverse
bradycardia)
Calcium Chloride (reverse hypotension/heart block)
What would happen if the patient abruptly stopped taking Diltiazem abruptly? - CORRECT
ANSWER-It may cause an acute angina episode
Side effects of Calcium Channel Blockers: - CORRECT ANSWER--Decreased BP
-Bradycardia
-Peripheral edema
-May precipitate AV block
-Constipation
What are diuretics used for? - CORRECT ANSWER--Reduce hypertension
-Decrease edema
Different types of diuretics: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Thiazide
