Cardiovascular System

d

A patient was ordered antihypertensive drugs. What class of drug will the nurse consider when giving the first dose of an antihypertensive drug at bedtime?

a) alpha blockers

b) diuretics

c) ACE inhibitors

d) vasodilators

a

The nurse is providing medication teaching to a patient about ACE inhibitors. What adverse effect should the nurse mention to the patient?

a) diarrhea

b) Nausea

c) Dry, unproductive cough

d) Sedation

b

What are signs and symptoms of cardiac glycoside toxicity?

a) visual changes and photophobia

b) flickering lights or halos around lights

c) dizziness when standing up

d) increased urine output

d

The nurse is administering lidocaine and considers which condition, if present in the patient, is a caution for the use of the drug?

a) Tachycardia

b) hypertension

c) ventricular dysrhythmias

d) kidney disfunction

b

Which nursing action would help to reduce adverse effects when administering nicotinic acid?

a) give medication with grapefruit juice

b) administer a small dose of aspirin or NSAID 30 min before dose

c) administer the medication on an empty stomach

d) have the patient increase dietary fibre intake

a

When administering nicotinic acid, the nurse needs to monitor for which adverse effect?

a) cutaneous flushing

b) muscle pain

c) headache

d) constipation

c

A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who was newly ordered an antilipemic. Which point will the nurse emphasize to a patient who is taking an antilipemic drug in the “statin” class?

a) the drug needs to be taken on an empty stomach before meals

b) A low-fat diet is not necessary while taking these medications

c)It is important to report muscle pain immediately

d) Improved cholesterol levels should be evident within 2 weeks