NU372 EAQ: Perfusion Questions and Answers | New One | Grade A+

The health care provider prescribes atenolol for a client with angina. Which potential side effect will the nurse mention when instructing the client about this medication? a) Headache b) Tachycardia c) Constipation d) Hypotension Ans: d) Hypotension - Atenolol competitively blocks stimulation of beta-adrenergic receptors within vascular smooth muscles, which lowers the blood pressure. This medication does not cause headaches; this medication may be used to relieve vascular headaches. This medication may cause bradycardia, not tachycardia. This medication may cause diarrhea, not constipation. Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets are prescribed for a client with the diagnosis of angina. The nurse advises the client to anticipate pain relief will begin within which period of time? a) 1 to 3 minutes b) 4 to 5 seconds c) 30 to 45 seconds d) 10 to 15 minutes Ans: a) 1 to 3 minutes - The onset of action of sublingual nitroglycerin tablets is rapid (1-3 minutes); duration of action is 30 to 60 minutes. If nitroglycerin is administered intravenously, the onset of action is immediate, and the duration is 3 to 5 minutes. It takes longer than 30 to 45 seconds for sublingual nitroglycerin tablets to have a therapeutic effect. Sustained-release nitroglycerin tablets start to act in 20 to 45 minutes, and the duration of action is 3 to 8 hours. When a client is diagnosed with microvascular angina, which topics would the nurse include in client teaching? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. a) Use of daily aspirin b) Tobacco cessation techniques c) Benefits of coronary artery bypass graft surgery d) Management of usual daily activities to avoid symptoms e) Use of nitroglycerin to prevent and treat anginal symptoms Ans: a) Use of daily aspirin b) Tobacco cessation techniques