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Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:
Question #1
A Instruct the patient on how to monitor his or her own respiratory rate at home after discharge.
B Plan to monitor the patient’s respiratory status frequently while the patient is taking the drug.
C Notify the prescribing health care provider because this is a contraindication for the patient.
D Anticipate that the patient will be placed on a lower-than-usual dose of the drug.
Question #2
A Induced peripheral vasodilation
B Reduced myocardial stimulation
C Induced peripheral vasoconstriction
D Reduced myocardial contractility
Question #3
A Taking the patient’s blood pressure while the patient is lying down
B Listening for the patient’s apical pulse
C Telling the patient to eat the chicken on the lunch tray before the pudding
D Encouraging the patient to ambulate in the hallway
Question #4
A Potassium level 4.1
B Sodium level 140 mEq/mL
C Electrocardiogram changes
D Blood pressure 120/70 mm Hg
Question #5
A Patient’s blood pressure readings are systolic, 118 mm Hg and diastolic, 78 mm Hg.
B Patient’s urine output is less than 240 mL in an 8-hour period.
C Patient reports no difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.
D Patient’s heart rate is 90 beats/min when ambulating.
Question #6
A Masked signs of hyperglycemia
B Enhanced activity of the beta-blocker drug
C Decreased activity of the beta-blocker drug
D Masked signs of hypoglycemia
Question #7
A Increased urinary flow
B Tachycardia
C Bronchodilation
D Increased blood pressure
Question #8
A Insomnia, Heart rate 70 beats/min, Palpitations, Excessive agitation
B Heart rate 70 beats/min, Chest pain, Palpitations, Excessive agitation
C Insomnia, Chest pain, Palpitations, Heart rate 70 beats/min
D Insomnia, Chest pain, Palpitations, Excessive agitation
Question #9
A Use caution while driving. Monitor blood pressure while on this medication. Dose adjustment may be needed for the older adult.
B Dose adjustment may be needed for the older adult. 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 Monitor blood pressure while on this medication. Drowsiness is a sign of toxicity. Change positions quickly to avoid headache.
Question #10
A 4.5 mg
B 3.2 mg
C 2.7 mg
D 4.1 mg
Question #11
A Severe hypotension
B Throbbing headaches
C Hypertensive episodes
D Shoulder pain
Question #12
A Take hot showers instead of baths. Exercise during daylight hours between noon and 3 pm. Moderate alcohol intake.
B Moderate alcohol intake. Do not sit in saunas alone. Avoid hot climates as much as possible.
C Do not sit in saunas alone. Take hot showers instead of baths. Exercise during daylight hours between noon and 3 pm.
D Take hot showers instead of baths. Avoid hot climates as much as possible. Exercise during daylight hours between noon and 3 pm.
Question #13
A “Increase intake of green leafy vegetables to prevent bleeding problems that can be caused by this medication.”
B “If you take your pulse and it is less than 60, hold your medicine and call your health care provider for instructions.”
C “This medication may make you fatigued; increasing caffeine in your diet may help alleviate this problem.”
D “If you become dizzy, do not take your medication for 2 days and then restart on the third day.”
Question #14
A Norepinephrine
B Phentolamine
C Labetalol
D Doxazosin
Question #15
A “Have you been to the sauna in the past 24 hours?”
B “How much have you had to drink today?”
C “What medications are you currently taking?”
D “Do you have air conditioning in your home?”
Question #16
A Call the health care provider.
B Teach the patient about beta blockers.
C Ask the patient if he has a history of any respiratory disease.
D Assess the patient’s lungs.
Question #17
A Offer the patient a cup of orange juice.
B Obtain a blood glucose level.
C Take apical pulse for 1 full minute.
D Check blood pressure in sitting and lying positions.
Question #18
A BP 170/90, P 85, RR 18
B BP 120/70, P 60, RR 16
C BP 90/50, P 110, RR 18
D BP 150/85, P 90, RR 20
Question #19
A Terazosin
B Phentolamine
C Tamsulosin
D Phenoxybenzamine
Question #20
A Maintain the patient’s intake and output.
B Assess the heart rate before administration.
C Make sure the patient is on telemetry monitoring.
D Call the health care provider to request a different medication.
Question #21
A Selecting a 23-gauge, 1½-inch needle and a 3-mL syringe
B Choosing a 25-gauge, ¼-inch needle and a 1-mL syringe
C Obtaining a normal saline flush
D Refilling the patient’s water pitcher
Question #22
A Sildenafil
B Epinephrine
C Digoxin
D Insulin
Question #23
A Administer the vasopressor antidote.
B Administer activated charcoal.
C Check the patient’s blood pressure.
D Auscultate breath sounds.
Question #24
A Bounding radial pulse
B Wheezing bilaterally
C Irregular apical pulse
D Pulse 62
Question #25
A Renal calculi
B Hypertension
C Hypothyroidism
D Atrial fibrillation
Question #26
A A decreased resistance to urinary outflow
B Numbness of the nose, fingers, and ears in response to cold
C A rapid heart rhythm
D Pulsating headaches on one side of the head
Question #27
A “There’s no need to stop smoking while I’m on this medication.”
B “One glass of red wine with meals will not interfere with the medication.”
C “I should limit my fluid intake while taking this medication.”
D “I should avoid drinking my morning coffee while taking this drug.”
Question #28
A Normal saline for infusion
B Syringe for subcutaneous injection
C Intravenous (IV) start kit
D Syringe for intramuscular injection
Question #29
A Heart failure, Hypertension, Atrioventricular block
B Migraine, Heart failure, Atrioventricular block
C Tremor, Migraine, Hypertension
D Heart failure, Atrioventricular block, Tremor
Question #30
A Count the radial pulse for 1 full minute.
B Count the patient’s respiratory rate for 1 minute.
C Measure both supine and standing blood pressures.
D Take the patient’s temperature by both the oral and axillary routes.
Question #31
A “I’ll call my health care provider if I lose more than 1 pound in a month.”
B “I should report to urgent care if I feel dizzy when I stand up too fast.”
C “I will notify the health care provider if I gain 5 pounds in a week.”
D “I’ll tell my health care provider if I feel tired in the evenings.”
Question #32
A Green, leafy vegetables
B Red meat
C Wheat
D Espresso
Question #33
A Beginning a daily exercise routine
B Sitting at the bedside for 1 minute before standing
C Taking medication for erectile dysfunction
D Consuming two alcoholic beverages a day
Question #34
A Document this information and notify the nursing supervisor.
B Contact the prescribing health care provider.
C Monitor the patient closely for any additional symptoms.
D Take no action; this is an expected side effect.
Question #35
A Toxicity
B Overdosage
C Anaphylaxis
D Extravasation
Question #36
A Inform the patient to carry a rescue inhaler at all times.
B Teach the patient how to take her blood pressure.
C Tell the patient to change positions slowly.
D Notify the patient’s health care provider.
Question #37
A Sleep supine to prevent vomiting.
B Take aspirin for abdominal pain.
C Abdominal distention is likely.
D Increase intake of fluids and fiber.
Question #38
A An unexpected adverse reaction to the medication
B An expected side effect of this group of medications
C An allergic reaction to the medication
D An overdosage of the medication
Question #39
A Esmolol
B Propranolol
C Carvedilol
D Metoprolol
Question #40
A Hypertension, Angina pectoris, Heart failure (HF)
B Sinus bradycardia, Cardiogenic shock, Heart failure (HF)
C Angina pectoris, Cardiogenic shock, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
D Sinus bradycardia, Cardiogenic shock, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Question #41
A Decreased activity of the beta blocker
B Increased activity of the antacid
C Decreased activity of the antacid
D Increased activity of the beta blocker
Question #42
A Decreased effect of the antacid
B Increased effect of the antacid
C Decreased beta-blocker activity
D Increased beta-blocker activity
Question #43
A Carvedilol
B Propranolol
C Metoprolol
D Esmolol
Question #44
A Reduced beta-blocker effect
B Prolonged neuromuscular blockade
C Enhanced effect of anticholinergics
D Increased blood glucose levels
Question #45
A Heart failure
B Drug allergy
C Pregnancy
D Raynaud’s disease
Question #46
A 3 to 6 hours
B 2.5 to 4 hours
C 6 to 20 hours
D 2 to 4 hours
Question #47
A May cause tachycardia
B May cause diarrhea
C Should not be withdrawn abruptly but tapered over 1 to 2 weeks
D Accelerated recovery from hypoglycemia in patients with type 1 diabetes
Question #48
A Alpha-blockers
B Nonselective beta-blockers
C Beta2-blockers
D Cardioselective beta1-blockers
Question #49
A Subcutaneous
B Intravenous
C Oral
D Intradermal
Question #50
A Phenoxybenzamine
B Propranolol
C Tamsulosin
D Phentolamine
Question #51
A Muscle
B Blood vessel
C Heart
D Tissue
Question #52
A Migraine headaches
B Thrombocytopenia
C Type 1 diabetes
D Hypertension