ATI Cardiovascular Test Questions and
Correct Answers Updated
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking digoxin and develops changes on their ECG
tracing and other manifestations that indicate the client has severe digoxin toxicity.
Which of the following drugs should the nurse expect to administer to treat this
complication?
A. Acetylcysteine
B. Flumazenil
C. Antigen-binding fragments
D. Deferoxamine
Correct Answer
C. Antigen-binding fragments
Question 2
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for quinidine. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include?
A. "Monitor your pulse rate and report changes."
B. "Remain upright for 30 minutes after taking this medication."
C. "This medication can decrease digoxin levels."
D. "This medication can cause urinary incontinence."
Correct Answer
A. "Monitor your pulse rate and report changes."
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,Question 3
A nurse is caring for a client who will begin using transdermal nitroglycerin to treat
angina pectoris. When speaking to the client about the drug, which of the following
instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply).
A. "Apply a new patch at the onset of anginal pain."
B. "Apply the patch to dry skin and cover the area with plastic wrap."
C. "Apply the patch to a hairless area and rotate sites."
D. "Apply a new patch when you start your day."
E. "Remove patches for 10 to 12 hours each day."
Correct Answer
C, D, E
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking atorvastatin and has a new prescription for
gemfibrozil. The nurse should recognize that this drug combination places the client
at an increased risk for which of the following adverse effects?
A. Myopathy
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Irregular pulse
D. Kidney failure
Correct Answer
A. Myopathy
Question 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking carvedilol and has a prescription for an oral
antidiabetic drug to manage their new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. By taking
both drugs concurrently, the nurse should identify that the client is at an increased
risk for which of the following conditions?
A. Hyperglycemia
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypotension
D. Hypoglycemia
Correct Answer
D. Hypoglycemia
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,Question 6
A nurse is caring for a client who has a 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?
A. Tachycardia
B. Dehydration
C. Diarrhea
D. Hypotension
Correct Answer
D. Hypotension
Question 7
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for gemfibrozil. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply).
A. Take the drug with food
B. Report any new intolerance to fried foods
C. Report muscle tenderness
D. Expect periodic liver function testing
E. Take the drug once each daily
Correct Answer
B, C, D
Question 8
A nurse is caring for a client who has a depressive disorder and requires a prescription
drug to treat hypertension. The nurse should recognize that which of the following
antihypertensive drugs is contraindicated for this client?
A. Reserpine
B. Captopril
C. Hydralazine
D. Eplerenone
Correct Answer
A. Reserpine
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, Question 9
A nurse is caring for a 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?
A. Raisins
B. Cabbage
C. Cheese
D. Eggs
Correct Answer
A. Raisins
Question 10
A nurse is caring for a client who has a glomerular filtration rate of 10 mL/min and a
reduced urine output. The nurse should clarify a prescription for hydrochlorothiazide
for this client because of which of the following characteristics of the drug?
A. The drug can cause hypoglycemia in clients who have a low urine output.
B. The drug does not reduce blood pressure for clients who have a low urine output.
C. The drug can increase the risk of pulmonary edema for clients who have renal
insufficiency.
D. The drug does not promote diuresis for clients who have renal insufficiency.
Correct Answer
D. The drug does not promote diuresis for clients who have renal insufficiency.
Question 11
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for losartan to
treat hypertension. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following
findings could indicate an adverse reaction to the drug and needs to be reported?
A. Facial edema
B. Sleepiness
C. Peripheral edema
D. Constipation
Correct Answer
A. Facial edema
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Correct Answers Updated
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking digoxin and develops changes on their ECG
tracing and other manifestations that indicate the client has severe digoxin toxicity.
Which of the following drugs should the nurse expect to administer to treat this
complication?
A. Acetylcysteine
B. Flumazenil
C. Antigen-binding fragments
D. Deferoxamine
Correct Answer
C. Antigen-binding fragments
Question 2
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for quinidine. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include?
A. "Monitor your pulse rate and report changes."
B. "Remain upright for 30 minutes after taking this medication."
C. "This medication can decrease digoxin levels."
D. "This medication can cause urinary incontinence."
Correct Answer
A. "Monitor your pulse rate and report changes."
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,Question 3
A nurse is caring for a client who will begin using transdermal nitroglycerin to treat
angina pectoris. When speaking to the client about the drug, which of the following
instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply).
A. "Apply a new patch at the onset of anginal pain."
B. "Apply the patch to dry skin and cover the area with plastic wrap."
C. "Apply the patch to a hairless area and rotate sites."
D. "Apply a new patch when you start your day."
E. "Remove patches for 10 to 12 hours each day."
Correct Answer
C, D, E
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking atorvastatin and has a new prescription for
gemfibrozil. The nurse should recognize that this drug combination places the client
at an increased risk for which of the following adverse effects?
A. Myopathy
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Irregular pulse
D. Kidney failure
Correct Answer
A. Myopathy
Question 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking carvedilol and has a prescription for an oral
antidiabetic drug to manage their new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. By taking
both drugs concurrently, the nurse should identify that the client is at an increased
risk for which of the following conditions?
A. Hyperglycemia
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypotension
D. Hypoglycemia
Correct Answer
D. Hypoglycemia
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,Question 6
A nurse is caring for a client who has a 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?
A. Tachycardia
B. Dehydration
C. Diarrhea
D. Hypotension
Correct Answer
D. Hypotension
Question 7
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for gemfibrozil. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply).
A. Take the drug with food
B. Report any new intolerance to fried foods
C. Report muscle tenderness
D. Expect periodic liver function testing
E. Take the drug once each daily
Correct Answer
B, C, D
Question 8
A nurse is caring for a client who has a depressive disorder and requires a prescription
drug to treat hypertension. The nurse should recognize that which of the following
antihypertensive drugs is contraindicated for this client?
A. Reserpine
B. Captopril
C. Hydralazine
D. Eplerenone
Correct Answer
A. Reserpine
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, Question 9
A nurse is caring for a 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?
A. Raisins
B. Cabbage
C. Cheese
D. Eggs
Correct Answer
A. Raisins
Question 10
A nurse is caring for a client who has a glomerular filtration rate of 10 mL/min and a
reduced urine output. The nurse should clarify a prescription for hydrochlorothiazide
for this client because of which of the following characteristics of the drug?
A. The drug can cause hypoglycemia in clients who have a low urine output.
B. The drug does not reduce blood pressure for clients who have a low urine output.
C. The drug can increase the risk of pulmonary edema for clients who have renal
insufficiency.
D. The drug does not promote diuresis for clients who have renal insufficiency.
Correct Answer
D. The drug does not promote diuresis for clients who have renal insufficiency.
Question 11
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for losartan to
treat hypertension. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following
findings could indicate an adverse reaction to the drug and needs to be reported?
A. Facial edema
B. Sleepiness
C. Peripheral edema
D. Constipation
Correct Answer
A. Facial edema
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