Mastery EAQ Ch. 19

A  Plan to monitor the patient’s respiratory status frequently while the patient is taking the drug.

B  Anticipate that the patient will be placed on a lower-than-usual dose of the drug.

C  Notify the prescribing health care provider because this is a contraindication for the patient.

D  Instruct the patient on how to monitor his or her own respiratory rate at home after discharge.

A  Induced peripheral vasoconstriction

B  Induced peripheral vasodilation

C  Reduced myocardial stimulation

D  Reduced myocardial contractility

A  Encouraging the patient to ambulate in the hallway

B  Taking the patient’s blood pressure while the patient is lying down

C  Telling the patient to eat the chicken on the lunch tray before the pudding

D  Listening for the patient’s apical pulse

A  Potassium level 4.1

B  Sodium level 140 mEq/mL

C  Blood pressure 120/70 mm Hg

D  Electrocardiogram changes

A  Patient’s urine output is less than 240 mL in an 8-hour period.

B  Patient reports no difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.

C  Patient’s heart rate is 90 beats/min when ambulating.

D  Patient’s blood pressure readings are systolic, 118 mm Hg and diastolic, 78 mm Hg.

A  Decreased activity of the beta-blocker drug

B  Enhanced activity of the beta-blocker drug

C  Masked signs of hypoglycemia

D  Masked signs of hyperglycemia

A  Tachycardia

B  Increased blood pressure

C  Increased urinary flow

D  Bronchodilation

A  Insomnia, Chest pain, Palpitations, Heart rate 70 beats/min

B  Insomnia, Chest pain, Palpitations, Excessive agitation

C  Insomnia, Heart rate 70 beats/min, Palpitations, Excessive agitation

D  Heart rate 70 beats/min, Chest pain, Palpitations, Excessive agitation

A  Use caution while driving. Monitor blood pressure while on this medication. Dose adjustment may be needed for the older adult.

B  Monitor blood pressure while on this medication. Drowsiness is a sign of toxicity. Change positions quickly to avoid headache.

C  Drowsiness is a sign of toxicity. Change positions quickly to avoid headache. Use caution while driving.

D  Dose adjustment may be needed for the older adult. Drowsiness is a sign of toxicity. Change positions quickly to avoid headache.

A  2.7 mg

B  3.2 mg

C  4.1 mg

D  4.5 mg

A  Severe hypotension

B  Throbbing headaches

C  Hypertensive episodes

D  Shoulder pain

A  Take hot showers instead of baths. Avoid hot climates as much as possible. Exercise during daylight hours between noon and 3 pm.

B  Do not sit in saunas alone. Take hot showers instead of baths. Exercise during daylight hours between noon and 3 pm.

C  Take hot showers instead of baths. Exercise during daylight hours between noon and 3 pm. Moderate alcohol intake.

D  Moderate alcohol intake. Do not sit in saunas alone. Avoid hot climates as much as possible.

A  “If you take your pulse and it is less than 60, hold your medicine and call your health care provider for instructions.”

B  “If you become dizzy, do not take your medication for 2 days and then restart on the third day.”

C  “Increase intake of green leafy vegetables to prevent bleeding problems that can be caused by this medication.”

D  “This medication may make you fatigued; increasing caffeine in your diet may help alleviate this problem.”

A  Norepinephrine

B  Phentolamine

C  Labetalol

D  Doxazosin

A  “Have you been to the sauna in the past 24 hours?”

B  “Do you have air conditioning in your home?”

C  “What medications are you currently taking?”

D  “How much have you had to drink today?”

A  Teach the patient about beta blockers.

B  Call the health care provider.

C  Assess the patient’s lungs.

D  Ask the patient if he has a history of any respiratory disease.

A  Take apical pulse for 1 full minute.

B  Check blood pressure in sitting and lying positions.

C  Offer the patient a cup of orange juice.

D  Obtain a blood glucose level.

A  BP 90/50, P 110, RR 18

B  BP 150/85, P 90, RR 20

C  BP 170/90, P 85, RR 18

D  BP 120/70, P 60, RR 16

A  Tamsulosin

B  Phentolamine

C  Phenoxybenzamine

D  Terazosin

A  Call the health care provider to request a different medication.

B  Maintain the patient’s intake and output.

C  Make sure the patient is on telemetry monitoring.

D  Assess the heart rate before administration.

A  Selecting a 23-gauge, 1½-inch needle and a 3-mL syringe

B  Obtaining a normal saline flush

C  Choosing a 25-gauge, ¼-inch needle and a 1-mL syringe

D  Refilling the patient’s water pitcher

A  Digoxin

B  Epinephrine

C  Sildenafil

D  Insulin

A  Administer the vasopressor antidote.

B  Administer activated charcoal.

C  Auscultate breath sounds.

D  Check the patient’s blood pressure.

A  Wheezing bilaterally

B  Irregular apical pulse

C  Pulse 62

D  Bounding radial pulse

A  Renal calculi

B  Hypertension

C  Atrial fibrillation

D  Hypothyroidism

A  A decreased resistance to urinary outflow

B  A rapid heart rhythm

C  Pulsating headaches on one side of the head

D  Numbness of the nose, fingers, and ears in response to cold

A  “I should avoid drinking my morning coffee while taking this drug.”

B  “There’s no need to stop smoking while I’m on this medication.”

C  “One glass of red wine with meals will not interfere with the medication.”

D  “I should limit my fluid intake while taking this medication.”

A  Normal saline for infusion

B  Intravenous (IV) start kit

C  Syringe for subcutaneous injection

D  Syringe for intramuscular injection

A  Migraine, Heart failure, Atrioventricular block

B  Heart failure, Atrioventricular block, Tremor

C  Tremor, Migraine, Hypertension

D  Heart failure, Hypertension, Atrioventricular block

A  Count the radial pulse for 1 full minute.

B  Measure both supine and standing blood pressures.

C  Count the patient’s respiratory rate for 1 minute.

D  Take the patient’s temperature by both the oral and axillary routes.

A  “I will notify the health care provider if I gain 5 pounds in a week.”

B  “I’ll call my health care provider if I lose more than 1 pound in a month.”

C  “I should report to urgent care if I feel dizzy when I stand up too fast.”

D  “I’ll tell my health care provider if I feel tired in the evenings.”

A  Green, leafy vegetables

B  Red meat

C  Espresso

D  Wheat

A  Sitting at the bedside for 1 minute before standing

B  Consuming two alcoholic beverages a day

C  Beginning a daily exercise routine

D  Taking medication for erectile dysfunction

A  Take no action; this is an expected side effect.

B  Document this information and notify the nursing supervisor.

C  Contact the prescribing health care provider.

D  Monitor the patient closely for any additional symptoms.

A  Overdosage

B  Extravasation

C  Toxicity

D  Anaphylaxis

A  Inform the patient to carry a rescue inhaler at all times.

B  Teach the patient how to take her blood pressure.

C  Notify the patient’s health care provider.

D  Tell the patient to change positions slowly.

A  Abdominal distention is likely.

B  Take aspirin for abdominal pain.

C  Increase intake of fluids and fiber.

D  Sleep supine to prevent vomiting.

A  An overdosage of the medication

B  An allergic reaction to the medication

C  An unexpected adverse reaction to the medication

D  An expected side effect of this group of medications

A  Carvedilol

B  Metoprolol

C  Propranolol

D  Esmolol

A  Sinus bradycardia, Cardiogenic shock, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

B  Sinus bradycardia, Cardiogenic shock, Heart failure (HF)

C  Hypertension, Angina pectoris, Heart failure (HF)

D  Angina pectoris, Cardiogenic shock, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

A  Increased activity of the antacid

B  Increased activity of the beta blocker

C  Decreased activity of the beta blocker

D  Decreased activity of the antacid

A  Increased beta-blocker activity

B  Decreased beta-blocker activity

C  Increased effect of the antacid

D  Decreased effect of the antacid

A  Esmolol

B  Metoprolol

C  Carvedilol

D  Propranolol

A  Enhanced effect of anticholinergics

B  Increased blood glucose levels

C  Prolonged neuromuscular blockade

D  Reduced beta-blocker effect

A  Heart failure

B  Raynaud’s disease

C  Pregnancy

D  Drug allergy

A  6 to 20 hours

B  2 to 4 hours

C  3 to 6 hours

D  2.5 to 4 hours

A  May cause tachycardia

B  Accelerated recovery from hypoglycemia in patients with type 1 diabetes

C  May cause diarrhea

D  Should not be withdrawn abruptly but tapered over 1 to 2 weeks

A  Beta2-blockers

B  Alpha-blockers

C  Nonselective beta-blockers

D  Cardioselective beta1-blockers

A  Intradermal

B  Intravenous

C  Oral

D  Subcutaneous

A  Phentolamine

B  Tamsulosin

C  Propranolol

D  Phenoxybenzamine

A  Blood vessel

B  Heart

C  Muscle

D  Tissue

A  Type 1 diabetes

B  Hypertension

C  Migraine headaches

D  Thrombocytopenia