Week 6 Cardiovascular.pdf 2026
Week 6: Cardiovascular
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1. The beta blocker acebutolol is prescribed for dysrhyth- Block beta 1 adrenergic
mias. What is the primary purpose of the drug? receptors in cardiac tis-
sues
2. What symptoms should the nurse monitor for in pa- The nurse must assess for
tients using statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) -muscle pain
and why? -tenderness
-weakness
These could indicate rhab-
domyolysis (a type of my-
opathy)
3. What can the patient take to decrease hot flash side Take aspirin 30 minutes
effects of Niacin? prior to taking Niacin
4. A patient has developed mild hypertension. The nurse Diuretic
acknowledges the first line drug for treating this pa-
tient's blood pressure might be which drug?
5. what are some lifestyle modifications to treat hyper- -sodium restriction
tension? -DASH diet
-alcohol restriction
-aerobic exercise
-smoking cessation
-maintenance of potassi-
um and calcium intake
6. What are key assessment and monitoring points for -severe potassium loss
loop and thiazide diuretics? (hypokalemia)
-hypotension
-hearing loss for loop di-
uretics (ototoxic)
-hyperuricemia and hy-
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, Week 6 Cardiovascular.pdf 2026
Week 6: Cardiovascular
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_9iwl5p
perglycemia for loop di-
uretics
-monitoring weight
-I&O (preferably out-
put>intake)
7. What is mechanism of action of beta-adrenergic block- -They blockade beta1-re-
ers? ceptors in juxtaglomerular
apparatus, inhibiting the
secretion of renin
-They decrease heart rate
and contractility
*the effects of this drug
is due to blockade of B1
receptors located in the
heart*
8. What should the nurse assess before administering The nurse must monitor
beta-adrenergic blockers? BP and heart rate before
administering medication
9. What should the nurse educate patient to do if they're Instruct patient to get out
taking beta blockers in combination with diuretics? of bed slowly and dangle
their feet on the side of
bed before getting up
10. Which patients should avoid beta blockers? Patients with asthma
11. When should beta-adrenergic blocker medications be -If pulse is below 60
held? -If BP is below 90/60
12. What should the nurse monitor in patients using calci- Heart rate and BP (regu-
um channel blockers and why? larly)
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Week 6: Cardiovascular
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_9iwl5p
1. The beta blocker acebutolol is prescribed for dysrhyth- Block beta 1 adrenergic
mias. What is the primary purpose of the drug? receptors in cardiac tis-
sues
2. What symptoms should the nurse monitor for in pa- The nurse must assess for
tients using statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) -muscle pain
and why? -tenderness
-weakness
These could indicate rhab-
domyolysis (a type of my-
opathy)
3. What can the patient take to decrease hot flash side Take aspirin 30 minutes
effects of Niacin? prior to taking Niacin
4. A patient has developed mild hypertension. The nurse Diuretic
acknowledges the first line drug for treating this pa-
tient's blood pressure might be which drug?
5. what are some lifestyle modifications to treat hyper- -sodium restriction
tension? -DASH diet
-alcohol restriction
-aerobic exercise
-smoking cessation
-maintenance of potassi-
um and calcium intake
6. What are key assessment and monitoring points for -severe potassium loss
loop and thiazide diuretics? (hypokalemia)
-hypotension
-hearing loss for loop di-
uretics (ototoxic)
-hyperuricemia and hy-
Page 1
, Week 6 Cardiovascular.pdf 2026
Week 6: Cardiovascular
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_9iwl5p
perglycemia for loop di-
uretics
-monitoring weight
-I&O (preferably out-
put>intake)
7. What is mechanism of action of beta-adrenergic block- -They blockade beta1-re-
ers? ceptors in juxtaglomerular
apparatus, inhibiting the
secretion of renin
-They decrease heart rate
and contractility
*the effects of this drug
is due to blockade of B1
receptors located in the
heart*
8. What should the nurse assess before administering The nurse must monitor
beta-adrenergic blockers? BP and heart rate before
administering medication
9. What should the nurse educate patient to do if they're Instruct patient to get out
taking beta blockers in combination with diuretics? of bed slowly and dangle
their feet on the side of
bed before getting up
10. Which patients should avoid beta blockers? Patients with asthma
11. When should beta-adrenergic blocker medications be -If pulse is below 60
held? -If BP is below 90/60
12. What should the nurse monitor in patients using calci- Heart rate and BP (regu-
um channel blockers and why? larly)
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