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ATI PHARMACOLOGY CARDIOVASCULAR EXAM LATEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A client with aldosteronism has been instructed on spironolactone
(Aldactone) treatment. Which client statement indicates that the
client needs further teaching about the medication? - ANSWER-
"This medication will decrease my blood glucose.
A client returning to the medical nursing unit following cardiac
catheterization has a stat prescription to receive a dose of
procainamide. The licensed practical nurse assisting in caring for
the client obtains which piece of equipment to adequately
determine the client's response to this medication? - ANSWER-
Cardiac monitor
The nurse is monitoring a client receiving furosemide (Lasix) 40
mg orally daily. Which should indicate to the nurse that a
therapeutic effect has occurred? - ANSWER-A blood pressure of
128/80 mm Hg
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The nurse is reinforcing dietary instructions to a client who is
taking spironolactone (Aldactone). The nurse instructs the client
to avoid which food in the daily diet? - ANSWER-Citrus fruits
The hospitalized client with angina continues to have chest pain
after the initial administration of a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet.
The nurse should take which action? - ANSWER-Provide a
second sublingual dose in 5 minutes.
A client with myocardial infarction is a candidate for alteplase
(Activase) therapy. The nurse assisting in the care of this client is
aware that it will be necessary to monitor for which adverse effect
of this therapy? - ANSWER-Bleeding
A client is being treated for heart failure and is receiving digoxin
(Lanoxin). The client's vital signs are blood pressure 85/50 mm
Hg, pulse 96 beats per minute, respirations 26 breaths per
minute. To evaluate therapeutic effectiveness of this medication,
the nurse should expect which change in the client's vital signs? -
ANSWER-Blood pressure 98/60 mm Hg, pulse 80 beats per
minute, respirations 24 breaths per minute
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The nurse in the preoperative holding unit administers a dose of
scopolamine to a client. The nurse monitors the client for which
common side effect of the medication? - ANSWER-Dry mouth
The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin), 0.125 mg
orally, to a client with heart failure. Which vital sign is most
important for the nurse to check before administering the
medication? - ANSWER-Heart rate
A client who takes a diuretic every evening expresses frustration
with the medication and wants to stop therapy. When the nurse
explores the reasoning, the client says, "It keeps me up all night. I
feel as though I should bring my pillow into the bathroom!" Which
action can the nurse suggest to assist the client in successfully
adapting to this therapy? - ANSWER-Switching to a morning
administration of the medication
A client has been given a prescription for gemfibrozil (Lopid). The
nurse plans to instruct the client to limit intake of which food while
taking this medication? - ANSWER-Beef
ATI PHARMACOLOGY CARDIOVASCULAR EXAM LATEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A client with aldosteronism has been instructed on spironolactone
(Aldactone) treatment. Which client statement indicates that the
client needs further teaching about the medication? - ANSWER-
"This medication will decrease my blood glucose.
A client returning to the medical nursing unit following cardiac
catheterization has a stat prescription to receive a dose of
procainamide. The licensed practical nurse assisting in caring for
the client obtains which piece of equipment to adequately
determine the client's response to this medication? - ANSWER-
Cardiac monitor
The nurse is monitoring a client receiving furosemide (Lasix) 40
mg orally daily. Which should indicate to the nurse that a
therapeutic effect has occurred? - ANSWER-A blood pressure of
128/80 mm Hg
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The nurse is reinforcing dietary instructions to a client who is
taking spironolactone (Aldactone). The nurse instructs the client
to avoid which food in the daily diet? - ANSWER-Citrus fruits
The hospitalized client with angina continues to have chest pain
after the initial administration of a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet.
The nurse should take which action? - ANSWER-Provide a
second sublingual dose in 5 minutes.
A client with myocardial infarction is a candidate for alteplase
(Activase) therapy. The nurse assisting in the care of this client is
aware that it will be necessary to monitor for which adverse effect
of this therapy? - ANSWER-Bleeding
A client is being treated for heart failure and is receiving digoxin
(Lanoxin). The client's vital signs are blood pressure 85/50 mm
Hg, pulse 96 beats per minute, respirations 26 breaths per
minute. To evaluate therapeutic effectiveness of this medication,
the nurse should expect which change in the client's vital signs? -
ANSWER-Blood pressure 98/60 mm Hg, pulse 80 beats per
minute, respirations 24 breaths per minute
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The nurse in the preoperative holding unit administers a dose of
scopolamine to a client. The nurse monitors the client for which
common side effect of the medication? - ANSWER-Dry mouth
The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin), 0.125 mg
orally, to a client with heart failure. Which vital sign is most
important for the nurse to check before administering the
medication? - ANSWER-Heart rate
A client who takes a diuretic every evening expresses frustration
with the medication and wants to stop therapy. When the nurse
explores the reasoning, the client says, "It keeps me up all night. I
feel as though I should bring my pillow into the bathroom!" Which
action can the nurse suggest to assist the client in successfully
adapting to this therapy? - ANSWER-Switching to a morning
administration of the medication
A client has been given a prescription for gemfibrozil (Lopid). The
nurse plans to instruct the client to limit intake of which food while
taking this medication? - ANSWER-Beef
