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Cardiology Pharm Questions and Correct
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43) Which instruction would the nurse give an unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAP) to perform while caring for a client prescribed
captopril? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be .
Obtain blood pressure.
Measure intake and output.
Weigh the client every morning.
Notify the nurse if the client has a dry cough.
Assist the client to change positions slowly.
Ans: Obtain blood pressure.
Measure intake and output.
Weigh the client every morning.
Notify the nurse if the client has a dry cough.
Assist the client to change positions slowly.
186) Which instruction regarding nutrition will the nurse give a client
discharged after a short hospitalization for an episode of a transient
ischemic attack (TIA) related to hypertension who is on a regimen that
includes chlorothiazide?
"Eat more dark green, leafy vegetables such as spinach."
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"Substitute a potassium-based salt substitute for table salt."
"Return to previous eating habits."
"Increase intake of dairy products."
Ans: Eat more dark green, leafy vegetables such as spinach.
865) A client is prescribed oral disopyramide to manage a ventricular
dysrhythmia. Which side effects will the nurse include when teaching
the client about this medication? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be .
Dry mouth
Rhinorrhea
Constipation
Hyperglycemia
Stress incontinence
Ans: Dry mouth
Constipation
869) The nurse is providing discharge medication teaching to a client
who will be taking furosemide and digoxin after discharge from the
hospital. Which information is important for the nurse to include in the
teaching plan?
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Maintenance of a low-potassium diet
Avoidance of foods high in cholesterol
Signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity
Importance of monitoring output
Ans: Signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity
871) When a client with type 1 diabetes develops heart failure, digoxin
is prescribed. Which nursing action is important to include when
planning care?
Administer the digoxin 1 hour after the client's morning insulin.
Monitor the client for cardiac dysrhythmias.
Monitor for increased risk of hyperglycemia.
Increase digoxin dosage if insulin requirements are increased.
Ans: Monitor the client for cardiac dysrhythmias.
872) Which instructions will the nurse include in the teaching plan for a
client with hyperlipidemia who is being discharged with a prescription
for cholestyramine?
'Increase your intake of fiber and fluid.'
'Take the medication before you go to bed.'
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'Check your pulse before taking the medication.'
'Contact your health care provider if your skin turns yellow.'
Ans: 'Increase your intake of fiber and fluid.'
878) A client is discharged with a prescription for sustained-release
nitroglycerin. Which information will the nurse provide to the client?
Swallow the capsule whole.
Take the medication with milk.
Place the capsule under the tongue.
Crush the capsule and mix with soft food.
Ans: Swallow the capsule whole.
884) A client with an intravenous (IV) infusion containing 40 mEq of
potassium reports a stinging pain at the IV site. Which actions will the
nurse take? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be .
Restart the IV in a different vein.
Assist the client through guided imagery.
Assess the IV site.
Ask the health care provider for pain medication.
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Cardiology Pharm Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
43) Which instruction would the nurse give an unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAP) to perform while caring for a client prescribed
captopril? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be .
Obtain blood pressure.
Measure intake and output.
Weigh the client every morning.
Notify the nurse if the client has a dry cough.
Assist the client to change positions slowly.
Ans: Obtain blood pressure.
Measure intake and output.
Weigh the client every morning.
Notify the nurse if the client has a dry cough.
Assist the client to change positions slowly.
186) Which instruction regarding nutrition will the nurse give a client
discharged after a short hospitalization for an episode of a transient
ischemic attack (TIA) related to hypertension who is on a regimen that
includes chlorothiazide?
"Eat more dark green, leafy vegetables such as spinach."
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"Substitute a potassium-based salt substitute for table salt."
"Return to previous eating habits."
"Increase intake of dairy products."
Ans: Eat more dark green, leafy vegetables such as spinach.
865) A client is prescribed oral disopyramide to manage a ventricular
dysrhythmia. Which side effects will the nurse include when teaching
the client about this medication? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be .
Dry mouth
Rhinorrhea
Constipation
Hyperglycemia
Stress incontinence
Ans: Dry mouth
Constipation
869) The nurse is providing discharge medication teaching to a client
who will be taking furosemide and digoxin after discharge from the
hospital. Which information is important for the nurse to include in the
teaching plan?
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Maintenance of a low-potassium diet
Avoidance of foods high in cholesterol
Signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity
Importance of monitoring output
Ans: Signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity
871) When a client with type 1 diabetes develops heart failure, digoxin
is prescribed. Which nursing action is important to include when
planning care?
Administer the digoxin 1 hour after the client's morning insulin.
Monitor the client for cardiac dysrhythmias.
Monitor for increased risk of hyperglycemia.
Increase digoxin dosage if insulin requirements are increased.
Ans: Monitor the client for cardiac dysrhythmias.
872) Which instructions will the nurse include in the teaching plan for a
client with hyperlipidemia who is being discharged with a prescription
for cholestyramine?
'Increase your intake of fiber and fluid.'
'Take the medication before you go to bed.'
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'Check your pulse before taking the medication.'
'Contact your health care provider if your skin turns yellow.'
Ans: 'Increase your intake of fiber and fluid.'
878) A client is discharged with a prescription for sustained-release
nitroglycerin. Which information will the nurse provide to the client?
Swallow the capsule whole.
Take the medication with milk.
Place the capsule under the tongue.
Crush the capsule and mix with soft food.
Ans: Swallow the capsule whole.
884) A client with an intravenous (IV) infusion containing 40 mEq of
potassium reports a stinging pain at the IV site. Which actions will the
nurse take? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be .
Restart the IV in a different vein.
Assist the client through guided imagery.
Assess the IV site.
Ask the health care provider for pain medication.
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