HEART FAILURE NCLEX EXAM LATEST 2026 UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED 100% SOLUTIONS (2026/2027) |A+
GRADED |GUARANTEED PASS
A patient taking Digoxin is experiencing severe bradycardia, nausea, and vomiting. A lab draw
shows that their Digoxin level is 4 ng/mL. What medication do you anticipate the physician to
order for this patient?*
A. Narcan
B. Aminophylline
C. Digibind
No medication because this is a normal Digoxin level. - Answers -C
Which of the following is a late sign of heart failure?*
A. Shortness of breath
B. Orthopnea
C. Edema
D. Frothy-blood tinged sputum - Answers -D
These drugs are used as first-line treatment of heart failure. They work by allowing more blood
to flow to the heart which decreases the work load of the heart and allows the kidneys to
secrete sodium. However, some patients can develop a nagging cough with these types of
drugs. This description describes?*
A. Beta-blockers
B. Vasodilators
C. Angiotensin II receptor blockers
D. Angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors - Answers -D
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, A patient with heart failure is taking Losartan and Spironolactone. The patient is having EKG
changes that presents with tall peaked T-waves and flat p-waves. Which of the following lab
results confirms these findings?*
A. Na+ 135
B. BNP 560
C. K+ 8.0
D. K+ 1.5 - Answers -C
During your morning assessment of a patient with heart failure, the patient complains of
sudden vision changes that include seeing yellowish-green halos around the lights. Which of the
following medications do you suspect is causing this issue?*
A. Lisinopril
B. Losartan
C. Lasix
D. Digoxin - Answers -D
Select all the correct statements about the pharmacodynamics of Beta-blockers for the
treatment of heart failure:*
A. These drugs produce a negative inotropic effect on the heart by increasing myocardial
contraction.
B. A side effect of these drugs include bradycardia.
C. These drugs are most commonly prescribed for patients with heart failure who have COPD.
D. Beta-blockers are prescribed with ACE or ARBs to treat heart failure. - Answers -B, D
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED 100% SOLUTIONS (2026/2027) |A+
GRADED |GUARANTEED PASS
A patient taking Digoxin is experiencing severe bradycardia, nausea, and vomiting. A lab draw
shows that their Digoxin level is 4 ng/mL. What medication do you anticipate the physician to
order for this patient?*
A. Narcan
B. Aminophylline
C. Digibind
No medication because this is a normal Digoxin level. - Answers -C
Which of the following is a late sign of heart failure?*
A. Shortness of breath
B. Orthopnea
C. Edema
D. Frothy-blood tinged sputum - Answers -D
These drugs are used as first-line treatment of heart failure. They work by allowing more blood
to flow to the heart which decreases the work load of the heart and allows the kidneys to
secrete sodium. However, some patients can develop a nagging cough with these types of
drugs. This description describes?*
A. Beta-blockers
B. Vasodilators
C. Angiotensin II receptor blockers
D. Angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors - Answers -D
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, A patient with heart failure is taking Losartan and Spironolactone. The patient is having EKG
changes that presents with tall peaked T-waves and flat p-waves. Which of the following lab
results confirms these findings?*
A. Na+ 135
B. BNP 560
C. K+ 8.0
D. K+ 1.5 - Answers -C
During your morning assessment of a patient with heart failure, the patient complains of
sudden vision changes that include seeing yellowish-green halos around the lights. Which of the
following medications do you suspect is causing this issue?*
A. Lisinopril
B. Losartan
C. Lasix
D. Digoxin - Answers -D
Select all the correct statements about the pharmacodynamics of Beta-blockers for the
treatment of heart failure:*
A. These drugs produce a negative inotropic effect on the heart by increasing myocardial
contraction.
B. A side effect of these drugs include bradycardia.
C. These drugs are most commonly prescribed for patients with heart failure who have COPD.
D. Beta-blockers are prescribed with ACE or ARBs to treat heart failure. - Answers -B, D
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