Cardiovascular Medications Practice Quiz 2
Is your knowledge about the foundation of nursing well and sound? This quiz will question your ability to handle different nursing procedures, and other concepts covered by Fundamentals of Nursing.
Topics
Topics or concepts included in this exam are:
- Cardiovascular Medications such as anticoagulant, thrombolytic, antiplatelet, cardiac glycoside, antihypertensive, diuretic, antianginal, antilipemic, adrenergic agonists, antidysrhythmic, calcium channel blockers, vasodilators, and β-adrenergic blockers.
- Diseases such as myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, cardiac dysrhythmia, hyperlipidemia, congestive heart failure, ventricular arrhythmia and deep vein thrombosis.
Guidelines
To make the most out of this exam, follow the guidelines below:
- Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
- You are given one minute per question. Spend your time wisely!
- Answers and rationales (if any) are given below. Be sure to read them.
- If you need more clarifications, please direct them to the comments section.
Q.1 A nurse is providing instructions to a client who is receiving warfarin sodium (Coumadin). Which statement made by the client indicates the need for further instruction?
A. I will observe the color of my urine and stool
B. I will take Ecotrin (Enteric coated aspirin) for my headaches
C. I will avoid drinking alcohol
D. I will take the medicine daily at the same time
View AnswerQ.2 A nurse is caring for a client receiving a heparin intravenous (IV) infusion. The nurse expects that which of the following laboratory will be prescribed to monitor the therapeutic effect of heparin?
A. Prothrombin time (PT).
B. Activated partial thromboplastin time (Aptt).
C. Hematocrit (Hgb).
D. Hemoglobin (Hct).
View AnswerQ.3 A client with atrial fibrillation is receiving a continuous heparin infusion at 1,000 units/hr. The nurse observes that the client is receiving the therapeutic effect based on which of the following results?
A. Activated partial thromboplastin time of 30 seconds.
B. Activated partial thromboplastin time of 60 seconds.
C. Activated partial thromboplastin time of 120 seconds.
D. Activated partial thromboplastin time of 15 seconds.
View AnswerQ.4 A client is receiving intravenous heparin therapy. The nurse ensures the availability in which of the following medication?
A. Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst).
B. Calcium gluconate.
C. Vitamin K (Mephyton).
D. Protamine sulfate.
View AnswerQ.5 A client is receiving a continuous infusion of streptokinase (Streptase). The client suddenly complaints of a difficulty of breathing, itchiness, and nausea. Which of the following should be the priority action of the nurse?
A. Stop the infusion and notify the physician.
B. Administer protamine sulfate and provide oxygen therapy.
C. Administer antihistamine then continue the infusion.
D. Slow the infusion and administer oxygen.
View AnswerQ.6 A client with deep vein thrombosis is receiving Streptokinase (Streptase). The nurse would notify the physician if which of the following assessment is noted?
A. A temperature of 99.2° Fahrenheit.
B. A pulse rate of 99 beats per minute.
C. A respiratory rate of 25 breaths per minute.
D. A blood pressure of 185/110 mm Hg.
View AnswerQ.7 A client who is receiving streptokinase therapy suddenly had a nose bleeding. The nurse ensures the availability in which of the following medication?
A. Vitamin K (Mephyton).
B. Deferoxamine (Desferal).
C. Aminocaproic acid (Amicar).
D. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
View AnswerQ.8 A nurse is providing health teachings regarding antiplatelet medications. Which of the following is not true regarding the use of this medication?
A. Antiplatelet medication inhibits the aggregation of platelets in the clotting process, thereby prolonging bleeding time.
B. Antiplatelet medications cannot be used with anticoagulants.
C. Take the medication with food to prevent gastrointestinal upset.
D. A routine bleeding time is monitored during the therapy.
View AnswerQ.9 A client is receiving Procainamide (Procanbid) for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmia. The client suddenly complains of nausea and drowsiness. Which of the intervention should the nurse do first?
A. Check the blood pressure and heart rate.
B. Do a 12-lead electrocardiogram right away.
C. Measure the heart rate on the rhythm strip.
D. Give hydralazine (Apresoline) per orem.
View AnswerQ.10 A client with myocardial infarction is receiving tissue plasminogen activator, alteplase (Activase, tPA). While on the therapy, the nurse plans to prioritize which of the following?
A. Observe for neurological changes.
B. Monitor for any signs of renal failure.
C. Check the food diary.
D. Observe for signs of bleeding.
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