MS 1 Mod 5 Ch 22 Hypertension

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A patient is newly diagnosed with hypertension, placed on new medications, and expected to comply with lifestyle modifications, weight loss, and follow-up visits. The patient tells the nurse they cannot afford the medications and are uninsured. What action should the nurse take to support compliance?
Refer the patient to a free clinic.
Provide names of support groups.
Refer the patient for financial assistance.
Schedule an annual physical examination.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The nurse is measuring BPs during a screening clinic for a client experiencing hypertension urgency and started on medications. Which recommended follow-up timeframe should the nurse suggest?
Within 24 hours
Within several days
Within the week
Within the month
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A patient tells the nurse he has started experiencing erectile dysfunction since beginning treatment for hypertension. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
This is a normal side effect of the medication and you will get used to it.
You should stop taking this medication immediately.
I will talk to your doctor to see if adjustments can be made.
You can start taking sildenafil (Viagra); this should fix the problem.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The nurse is planning care for patients with hypertension. What side effect should be included with teaching about the beta blocker propranolol (Inderal)?
Monitor for bleeding gums.
Report a headache immediately.
Rise slowly to prevent dizziness.
Heart palpitations are common.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The nurse is planning care for a group of patients. Which individual should the nurse identify as being at the highest risk for developing hypertension from increased renin activity?
A 60-year-old Japanese American man
A 56-year-old African American woman
A 45-year old female tourist from China
A 51-year old man who recently emigrated form Korea
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient with hypertension. The patient tells the nurse, “I understand that if I do not eat or cook with salt, my hypertension will go away.” How should the nurse reply?
Reducing salt in the diet increases blood pressure.
Patients who take diuretics do not need to reduce salt intake.
Excessive salt intake is responsible for most types of hypertension.
Some patients’ blood pressure may not respond to salt restriction alone.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient who has been taught ways to decrease BP. Which patient statement indicates a need for further teaching?
I will stop my medication if I feel weak or dizzy.
I don’t add salt to my food anymore.
I walk my dog for 30 minutes every day.
I will eat more potassium in my diet.
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