NURS 223 Exam 2 Practice Questions & Answers-The nurse is caring for several patients. For which patient diagnosis would a prescription for nifedipine be
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a. hypertension
b. angina
c. atrial fibrillation
d. pvc's - d. pvc's
Which adverse effect will the nurse monitor for in a patient who is receiving amlodipine?
a. Diarrhea
b. Ankle edema
c. Diaphoresis
d. backache - b. ankle edema
What effect do calcium channels have on vascular smooth muscle?
a. Positive Inotrope
b.. Postiive chromotope
c. Negative Chromotrope
d. Negative Inotrope - a. positive inotrope
Which drug does the nurse know works to lower blood pressure by blocking angiotensin II receptor sites?
a. Enalapril
b. Furosemide
c. Valsartan
d. Renin - c. Valsartan
A patient has a new prescription for an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. During a review of the patient's list of current medications, which medication does the nurse identify as potentially interacting with this new prescription? Select all that apply.
a. NSAIDs
b. Spirolactone
c. Acetaminophen
d. Potassium
e. Hydralazine - A, B, D
A nurse on the telemetry unit is faced with various monitor rhythms. Which rhythm takes priority?
a. A client's cardiac monitor suddenly reveals sinus tachycardia with isolated premature ventricular contractions.
b. A client's cardiac rhythm suddenly changes from normal sinus rhythm to uncontrolled atrial fibrillation.
c. A client's monitor shows frequent-paced beats with capture.
d. A client's monitor shows sinus tachycardia with frequent premature atrial contractions (PACs). - b. A client's cardiac rhythm suddenly changes from normal sinus rhythm to uncontrolled atrial fibrillation.
A client comes to the emergency department reporting of severe substernal chest pain radiating down the left arm. The client is admitted to the coronary care unit with a diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following should the nurse do first when the client is admitted to the coronary care unit?
a. Begin telemetry monitoring
b. Obtain a health history
c. Auscultate heart sounds
d. Evaluate the client's pain - a. Begin telemetry monitoring
After being sick for 3 days, a client with a history of congestive heart failure is admitted to the hospital with complaints of general muscle weakness and extreme fatigue. The nurse should evaluate which diagnostic test results to prevent arrhythmias?
a. Serum potassium level
b. Serum calcium level
c. Serum sodium level
d. Serum chloride leveld - a. Serum potassium level [Show Less]