NUR 176: Chapter 27 Heart Failure questions with complete solution graded A+

Which drugs are contraindicated in a patient with diastolic heart failure? Select all that apply. - Milrinone (Primacor),Digoxin (Lanoxin) A patient was prescribed digoxin, and after a week the blood levels were found to be 2.5 ng/mL. Which drug would the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider to prescribe? - Digoxin-immune Fab Which comorbid conditions may indicate a risk of digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity? Select all that apply. - Chronic kidney disease,Severe respiratory disease, Acute myocardial infarction When an unconscious patient in acute heart failure is admitted to the emergency department, which inotropic agents would be used to treat the patient? Select all that apply. - Milrinone (Primacor), Dobutamine (Dobutrex) When assessing a client who is on digoxin (Lanoxin), the nurse suspects digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity. Which symptoms would be additional evidence for digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity? Select all that apply. - Anorexia, Confusion, Blurred vision Which drugs would likely be prescribed to a patient with mild digoxin toxicity? Select all that apply. - Atropine, Phenytoin, Spironolactone When a registered nurse (RN) is observing a newly employed licensed practical nurse (LPN) administer medications, which actions by the LPN require the RN to immediately intervene? Select all that apply. - Administering nesiritide orally, Mixing milrinone and furosemide, Administering milrinone and digoxin simultaneously When the licensed practical nurse is caring for a diabetic patient with atherosclerotic disease, which outcomes are priority? Select all that apply. - Managing the underlying condition,Controlling the metabolic syndrome, Preventing left ventricle structural abnormalities, When assessing a patient with heart failure, the nurse suspects progression of the disease. Which finding would lead to this suspicion? - Hyponatremia