Pharm Cardio Questions

A client is diagnosed with hyperlipidemia and is taking atorvastatin. Which of the following signs/symptoms should the nurse instruct the client to report to their health care provider?

• constipation

• flushing

• increasing muscle and joint pain

• insomnia

A client is receiving warfarin for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and has an international normalized ratio (INR) of 4. When reporting the results to the health care provider, which of the following medications does the nurse anticipate will be ordered?

• cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)

• phytonadione (Vitamin K)

• potassium supplements

• protamine sulfate

A client diagnosed with heart failure is prescribed digoxin and furosemide (Lasix). The nurse expects which other medication to be ordered for this client?

• aspirin

• warfarin

• potassium

• vitamin K

A client is started on digoxin therapy after being diagnosed with heart failure. The nurse expects to closely monitor this client for which of the following signs of toxicity? Select all that apply.

• anorexia

• constipation

• visual disturbances

• changes in pulse rate

• muscle spasms

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client receiving enoxaparin (Lovenox). What should the nurse identify as a potential problem for this client?

• injury risk

• dehydration

• fatigue

• infection risk

A client is diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis and is being treated with heparin therapy. To ensure the client's safety, which of the following medications should be available if the client develops significant bleeding?

• protamine sulfate

• potassium chloride

• vitamin K

• vitamin B12

A client taking cholestyramine, a bile acid resin agent, informs the nurse they are experiencing bloating, fullness and straining to pass stool. Which of the following should the nurse include in client teaching?

• limit fluid intake

• consider taking a laxative daily

• increase fluid intake and maintain adequate fiber

• take the medication with a carbonated beverage

A client diagnosed with hyperlipidemia is prescribed atorvastatin and asks the nurse how the medication works. Which statement made by the nurse would be appropriate?

• "Statins interfere with the absorption of cholesterol from the diet."

• "The statins work by inhibiting the manufacture of cholesterol and promoting the breakdown of cholesterol."

• "The mechanism of action is unknown."

• "Statins work best when taken with grapefruit juice."

Prior to the administration of propanolol, a beta blocking drug, the nurse obtains a set of vitals and finds the client's heart rate is 54 beats per minute and blood pressure is 88 mmHg/68 mmHg. Which of the following is a priority nursing action?

• administer the prescribed dose for the blood pressure

• endorse the dose to the next shift

• hold the dose and notify the health care provider

• place the client in Trendelenburg position and recheck the blood pressure

Which of the following terms best describes a rapid atrial contraction resulting in a quivering atria?

• Atrial fibrillation

• Premature ventricular contraction

• Ventricular tachycardia

• Ventricular arrhythmia