Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an acute anginal attack,
which assessment finding indicates to the
... [Show More] nurse that the desired effect has been achieved?
A. Client states chest pain is relieved
B. Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90
C. Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to 90
D. Clients SaO2 level increases from 92% to 96% Correct Answer- A. nitroglycerin reduces mycocardial
oxygen consumption which decreases ischemia and reduces chest pain
A client with hyperlipidemia receives a prescription for niacin (niaspan). which client teaching is most
important for the nurse to provide
a. expected duration of flushing
b. symptoms of hyperglycemia
c. diets that minimize gi irritation
d. comfort measure for pruritis Correct Answer- A. flushing of the face and neck, lasting up to an hour, is
a frequent reason for discontinuing niacin. inclusion of this effect in client teaching may promote
compliance in taking the med.
When assessing an adolescent who recently overdosed on acetaminophen (tylonel), it is most important
for the nurse to assess for pain in which area of the body
a. flank
b. abdomen
c. chest
d. head Correct Answer- B. acetaminophen toxicity an result in liver damage; therefore, it is especially
important for the nurse to assess for pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen (which might
indicated liver damage)
A client is admitted to the coronary care unit with a medical diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction.
which medication prescription decreases both preload and afterload
a. nitroglycerinb. propranolol
c. propranolol
d. captopril Correct Answer- A. nitroglycerin is a nitrate that causes peripheral vasodilation and
decreases contractility, thereby decreasing both preload and afterload
A client is being treated for hyperthyroidism with propylthiouracil (PTU). The nurse knows that the
action of this drug is to
A. decrease the amount of the thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating in the blood
B. increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating in the blood
C. increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of T3 produced by the thyroid
D. inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland Correct Answer- D. PTU is an adjunct therapy used
to control hyperthyroidism by inhibiting production of thyroid hormones. It is often prescribed in prep
for thyroidectomy or radioactive iodine therapy
Which change in data indicates to the nurse the desired effect of the angiotensin II receptor antagonist
has been achieved
A. Dependent edema reduced form +3 to +1
B. Serum HDL increased from 35 to 55mg/dl
C. PUlse rate reduced from 150 to 90 beats/min
D. Blood pressure reducedf rom 160/90 to 130.80 [Show Less]