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ATI PHARMACOLOGY MADE EASY 5.0 -
THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM TEST|
CERTIFIED Q&A 2026
Client who is taking a diuretic. The nurse should instruct the client to include
which of the following foods in their diet to increase potassium intake? - correct-
answer - Raisins
Diuretics can deplete the body of potassium, so the nurse should instruct the
client to include potassium-rich foods in their diet, such as raisins and other dried
fruits.
New prescription for verapamil to treat atrial fibrillation. The nurse should
instruct the client to avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking verapamil
because it can cause the client to experience which of the following conditions? -
correct-answer - Hypotension
Large amounts of grapefruit juice can increase blood levels of verapamil by
inhibiting its metabolism. An excess amount of the medication in the body can
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intensify otherwise therapeutic effects like hypotension, causing serious risk for
syncope and dizziness.
Transdermal nitroglycerin to treat angina pectorals. When speaking to the client
about the medication, which of the following instructions should the nurse
include? - correct-answer - Apply the patch to a hairless area and rotate sites
Apply a new patch when you start your day
Remove patches for 10 to 12 hrs each day
"Apply the patch to a hairless area and rotate sites" is correct. Hair can interfere
with the adhesion of the patch. Rotating patch application sites helps prevent skin
irritation.
"Apply a new patch when you start your day" is correct. The therapeutic
preventive effects of transdermal nitroglycerin patches begin 30 to 60 min after
application and last for up to 14 hr. Because angina pain is more likely to occur
with activity, most clients require this protection during waking hours.
"Remove patches for 10 to 12 hr each day" is correct. Removing the patches for
10 to 12 hr each day helps prevent the development of tolerance to the
ATI PHARMACOLOGY MADE EASY 5.0 -
THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM TEST|
CERTIFIED Q&A 2026
Client who is taking a diuretic. The nurse should instruct the client to include
which of the following foods in their diet to increase potassium intake? - correct-
answer - Raisins
Diuretics can deplete the body of potassium, so the nurse should instruct the
client to include potassium-rich foods in their diet, such as raisins and other dried
fruits.
New prescription for verapamil to treat atrial fibrillation. The nurse should
instruct the client to avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking verapamil
because it can cause the client to experience which of the following conditions? -
correct-answer - Hypotension
Large amounts of grapefruit juice can increase blood levels of verapamil by
inhibiting its metabolism. An excess amount of the medication in the body can
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intensify otherwise therapeutic effects like hypotension, causing serious risk for
syncope and dizziness.
Transdermal nitroglycerin to treat angina pectorals. When speaking to the client
about the medication, which of the following instructions should the nurse
include? - correct-answer - Apply the patch to a hairless area and rotate sites
Apply a new patch when you start your day
Remove patches for 10 to 12 hrs each day
"Apply the patch to a hairless area and rotate sites" is correct. Hair can interfere
with the adhesion of the patch. Rotating patch application sites helps prevent skin
irritation.
"Apply a new patch when you start your day" is correct. The therapeutic
preventive effects of transdermal nitroglycerin patches begin 30 to 60 min after
application and last for up to 14 hr. Because angina pain is more likely to occur
with activity, most clients require this protection during waking hours.
"Remove patches for 10 to 12 hr each day" is correct. Removing the patches for
10 to 12 hr each day helps prevent the development of tolerance to the
