ATI Pharm The Cardiovascular System Test

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A nurse is caring for a client who is taking carvedilol and has a prescription for an oral anti diabetic drug to manage their new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. By taking both drugs concurrently, the nurse should identify that the client is at an increased risk for which for the following conditions?

-Hyperglycemia
-Bradycardia
-Hypotension
-Hypoglycemia
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A nurse is caring for a client who is taking carvedilol and has a prescription for an oral anti diabetic drug to manage their new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. By taking both drugs concurrently, the nurse should identify that the client is at an increased risk for which for the following conditions?

-Hyperglycemia
-Bradycardia
-Hypotension
-Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia
A nurse is caring for a client who will begin using transdermal nitroglycerin to treat angina pectoris. When speaking to the client about the drug, which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)
-Apply the patch to a hairless area and rotate sites

-Apply a new patch when you start your day

-Remove patches for 10 to 12 hrs each day
The nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for verapamil. The nurse should clarify the prescription with the provider if the client has a history of which of the following conditions?

Migraine headaches
Pancreatitis
Second-degree AV block
Angina pectoris
Second-degree AV block
A nurse is caring for a client who has a glomerular filtration rate of 10 mL/min and a reduced urine output. The nurse should clarify a prescription for hydrochlorothiazide for this client because of which of the following characteristics of the drug?
This drug does not promote diuresis for clients who have renal insufficiency
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for dobutamine. The nurse should clarify the prescription w the provider if the client is receiving which of the following types of drugs? (Select all that apply)
-MAOI
-General anesthetic
-Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)
-Beta blocker
The nurse is assessing a client who is taking a loop diuretic and is experiencing a thready, irregular pulse, orthostatic hypotension, and confusion. The nurse should identify that these manifestations indicate which of the following adverse effects?
Hypokalemia
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for aliskiren to treat HTN. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the drug? (Select all that apply)
-Hyperkalemia
-Throat swelling
-Cough
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is taking simvastatin. The nurse should report which of the following manifestations as an indication of a serious adverse run that could require discontinuing drug therapy?
Muscle pain
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for propranolol to treat tachydysrhythmia. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid taking which of the following types of OTC drugs while taking propranolol?
NSAIDs
A nurse is caring for a client who is about to begin captopril therapy. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to report because it can indicate a need to discontinue drug therapy? (Select all that apply)
- Rash
- Distorted taste
- Swelling of the tongue
- Dry cough
A nurse is reviewing new prescriptions with a client who has heart disease. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following drugs is prescribed to treat hypercholesterolemia?SimvastatinA nurse is caring for a client who is taking spironolactone to treat HTN. The nurse should recognize that which of the following client lab values requires immediate intervention?Potassium 5.2 mEq/LA nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for losartan to treat HTN. The nurse should instruct that client that which of the following findings could indicate an adverse reaction to the drug and needs to be reported?Facial edemaA nurse is caring for a client who is taking atorvastatin and has a new prescription for gemfibrozil. The nurse should recognize that this drug combo places the client at an increased risk for which of the following adverse effects?MyopathyThe nurse is caring for a client who is taking amiodarone to treat atrial fibrillation. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client to avoid while taking the drug?Grapefruit juice (in high amounts, can cause toxicity)A nurse is caring for client who has a new prescription for verapamil to treat atrial fibrillation. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking verapamil because it can cause the client to experience which of the following conditions?HypotensionA nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for gemfibrozil. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)- Report any new intolerance to friends foods - Report muscle tenderness - Expect periodic liver function testingA nurse is teach a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following manifestations is a potential adverse effect of this drug?HeadacheA nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for quinidine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?"Monitor your pulse rate and report changes"A nurse is administering hydrochlorothiazide to a client who has gouty arthritis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings that indicates an adverse effect of this drug?HyperuricemiaA nurse is caring for a client who has a depressive disorder and requires a prescription drug to treat HTN. The nurse should recognize that which of the following antihypertensive drugs is contraindicated for this client?ReserpineA nurse should identify that which of the following drugs is used only for the short-term treatment of a cardiac dysrhythmia because of the serious adverse effects associated with long-term use?ProcainamideA nurse is caring for a client who is taking digoxin and develops changes on the ECG tracing and other manifestations that indicate the client has severe digoxin toxicity. Which of the following drugs should the nurse expect to administer to treat this complication?Antigen-binding fragmentsA nures is caring for a client who is taking a diuretic. The nurse should instruct the client to include which of the following foods in their diet to increase potassium intake?RaisinsA nurse should recognize that milrinone is contraindicated for a client who has which of the following conditions?Acute myocardial infarction