Chapter 33 EAQ Questions With
Answers
A patient receiving therapy for Raynaud's disease reports a headache, dizziness, and
the nurse notes postural hypotension. Which medication would the nurse suspect is
responsible for the patients condition? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nitroglycerin
Which instruction is most beneficial for a patient prescribed cilostazol for the treatment
of intermittent claudication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while
taking the medication
Which common adverse effect is anticipated in a patient prescribed cilostazol? Select all
that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Diarrhea
Dizziness
Dyspepsia
Which class of medication would be most beneficial for the patient with Raynaud's
Disease reporting the inability to work? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vasodilators
Which adverse effect is associated with nitroglycerin when used to treat peripheral
vascular disease? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Dizziness
Headaches
Postural hypotension
Which statement made by the patient indicates the need for further education
concerning self-management of peripheral vascular disease? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Tighter fitting socks will help improve my circulation by helping return the blood to the
heart.
A patient with a fungal infection receiving ketoconazole is newly diagnosed with
intermittent claudication. The health care provider finds that cilostazol therapy is
necessary. Which action would the health care provider take next? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Reduce the starting dose of cilostazol to half the normal starting dose.
The health care provider prescribes medication to a patient newly diagnosed with
peripheral vascular disease. Which instruction is beneficial to the patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER-You should wear properly fitting shoes.
A patient is diagnosed with Raynaud's disease. The health care provider would teach
the patient that which symptoms occur after an attack subsides? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Rubor
Redness
Answers
A patient receiving therapy for Raynaud's disease reports a headache, dizziness, and
the nurse notes postural hypotension. Which medication would the nurse suspect is
responsible for the patients condition? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nitroglycerin
Which instruction is most beneficial for a patient prescribed cilostazol for the treatment
of intermittent claudication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while
taking the medication
Which common adverse effect is anticipated in a patient prescribed cilostazol? Select all
that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Diarrhea
Dizziness
Dyspepsia
Which class of medication would be most beneficial for the patient with Raynaud's
Disease reporting the inability to work? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vasodilators
Which adverse effect is associated with nitroglycerin when used to treat peripheral
vascular disease? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Dizziness
Headaches
Postural hypotension
Which statement made by the patient indicates the need for further education
concerning self-management of peripheral vascular disease? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Tighter fitting socks will help improve my circulation by helping return the blood to the
heart.
A patient with a fungal infection receiving ketoconazole is newly diagnosed with
intermittent claudication. The health care provider finds that cilostazol therapy is
necessary. Which action would the health care provider take next? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Reduce the starting dose of cilostazol to half the normal starting dose.
The health care provider prescribes medication to a patient newly diagnosed with
peripheral vascular disease. Which instruction is beneficial to the patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER-You should wear properly fitting shoes.
A patient is diagnosed with Raynaud's disease. The health care provider would teach
the patient that which symptoms occur after an attack subsides? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Rubor
Redness
