Pharmacology Cardiovascular Drugs NClex Questions with answers 2024

Pharmacology Cardiovascular Drugs NClex Questionsb. 0.5 to 2.0 ng/mL - correct answer A newly admitted client takes digoxin 0.25 mg/day. The nurse knows that which is the serum therapeutic range for digoxin? a. 0.1 to 1.5 ng/mL b. 0.5 to 2.0 ng/mL c. 1.0 to 2.5 ng/mL d. 2.0 to 4.0 ng/mL a. It is in the high (elevated) range. - correct answer The client's serum digoxin level is 3.0 ng/mL. What does the nurse know about this serum digoxin level? a. It is in the high (elevated) range. b. It is in the low (decreased) range. c. It is within the normal range. d. It is in the low average range. d. Pulse below 60 beats/min and irregular rate - correct answer The nurse is assessing the client for possible evidence of digitalis toxicity. The nurse acknowledges that which is included in the signs and symptoms for digitalis toxicity? a. Pulse (heart) rate of 100 beats/min b. Pulse of 72 with an irregular rate c. Pulse greater than 60 beats/min and irregular rate d. Pulse below 60 beats/min and irregular rate a. Increase the serum digoxin sensitivity level - correct answer The client is also taking a diuretic that decreases her potassium level. The nurse expects that a low potassium level (hypokalemia) could have what effect on the digoxin? a. Increase the serum digoxin sensitivity level b. Decrease the serum digoxin sensitivity level c. Not have any effect on the serum digoxin sensitivity level d. Cause a low average serum digoxin sensitivity level b. Headaches - correct answer When a client first takes a nitrate, the nurse expects which symptom that often occurs? a. Nausea and vomiting b. Headaches c. Stomach cramps d. Irregular pulse rate c. Decrease heart rate and decrease myocardial contractility. - correct answer The nurse acknowledges that beta blockers are as effective as antianginals because they do what? a. Increase oxygen to the systemic circulation. b. Maintain heart rate and blood pressure. c. Decrease heart rate and decrease myocardial contractility. d. Decrease heart rate and increase myocardial contractility. b. The beta blocker should NOT be abruptly stopped; the dose should be tapered down. - correct answer The health care provider is planning to discontinue a client's beta blocker. What instruction should the nurse give the client regarding the beta blocker? a. The beta blocker should be abruptly stopped when another cardiac drug is prescribed. b. The beta blocker should NOT be abruptly stopped; the dose should be tapered down.