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