ATI Pharmacology Made Easy 5.0 - The Cardiovascular System Test 100% Solved

New prescription for nitroglycerin. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following manifestations is a potential adverse effect of this medication? - ANSWER-Headache New prescriptions with a client who has heart disease. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following medications is prescribed to treat hyper cholesterolemia? - ANSWER-Simvastatin 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 medication and needs reported? - ANSWER-Facial edema New prescription for verapamil. The nurse should clarify the prescription with the provider if the client has a history of which of the following conditions? - ANSWER-Second-Degree AV block GFR of 10mL/min and reduced urine output. The nurse should clarify a prescription for hydrochlorothiazide for this client because of which of the following characteristics of the medication? - ANSWER-This medication does not promote dieresis for clients who have renal insufficiency Gouty arthritis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings that indicates an adverse effect of this medication? - ANSWER-Hyperuricemia 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? - ANSWER-Raisins 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? - ANSWER-Hypotension Transdermal nitroglycerin to treat angina pectorals. When speaking to the client about the medication, which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - ANSWER-Apply the patch to a hairless area and rotate sites Apply a new patch when you start your day Remove patches for 10 to 12 hrs each day Client who is taking lithium for manic-depressive disorder and requires a prescription medication to treat hypertension. The nurse should recognize that which of the following anti hypertensive medications is contraindicated and should be given with caution for this client? - ANSWER-Captopril A nurse is caring for a client who is taking amiodarone to treat atrial fibrillation. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client to avoid while taking this medication? - ANSWER-Grapefruit juice Caring for a client who is taking carvedilol and has a prescription for an oral anti diabetic medication to manage their new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes Mellitus. By taking both medications concurrently, the nurse should identify that the client is at an increased risk for which of the following conditions? - ANSWER-Hypoglycemia About to begin captopril therapy. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to report because it can indicate a need to discontinue medication therapy? - ANSWER-Rash, Distorted Taste, Swelling of the Tongue, Dry Cough Taking digoxin and develops changes on their ECG tracing and other manifestations that indicate the client has severe digoxin toxicity. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer to treat this complication? - ANSWER-Antigen-binding fragments New prescription for quinidine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? - ANSWER-Monitor your pulse rate and report changes New prescription for propranolol to treat a tachydysrhythmia. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid taking which of the following types of over-the-counter medication while taking propranolol - ANSWER-NSAIDs New prescription for aliskiren to treat hypertension. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication? - ANSWER-Hyperkalemia, throat swelling, cough New prescription for gemfibrozil. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - ANSWER-Report interpolate to fried foods, report muscle tenderness, expect periodic liver function testing New prescription for Dobutamine. The nurse should clarify the prescription with a provider if the client is receiving which of the following types of medications? - ANSWER-MAOI, General Anesthetic. Tricyclic antidepressant, Beta Blocker Milrinone is contraindicated for a client who has which of the following conditions? - Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply. Monitor for tachycardia Administer atropine 1 mg IV bolus Assess for medication interactions Monitor for bradycardia Assess mental status Administer adenosine 6 mg IV bolus Administer magnesium sulfate 1 mg IV bolus Administer physostigmine 0.5 mg IV bolus Collect blood sample for magnesium sulfate Assess deep tendon reflexes - ANSWER-Monitor for tachycardia Administer atropine 1 mg IV bolus Assess for medication interactions Monitor for bradycardia Assess mental status