NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 17 Cardiovascular Drugs

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NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 17 Cardiovascular Drugs - Quiz

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1.

Raymund is reviewing on cardiovascular drugs for his upcoming exam. For a well-prepared student. he should know that vasodilators are agents that:
- A.
  
  Relax smooth muscles
- B.
  
  Are used to treat hypotension
- C.
  
  Stimulate the adrenergic receptors of peripheral sympathetic nerves
- D.
  
  Cause respiratory depression
2.

As a competent nurse. you are aware that vasodilators are used mainly to treat:
- A.
  
  Diabetes
- B.
  
  Hypertension
- C.
  
  Atrial fibrillation
- D.
  
  Hypotension
3.

The drug/drugs used most commonly to treat peripheral or cerebral vascular obstructive disease is/are:
- A.
  
  Pentoxifylline (Trental)
- B.
  
  Cyclandelate (Cyclan)
- C.
  
  Isoxsuprine (Vasodilan)
- D.
  
  All of the above
4.

In a 50-year-old widower who had a transient ischemic attack. what is the most common vasodilator used for his treatment?
- A.
  
  Norepinephrine
- B.
  
  Dopamine (Intropin)
- C.
  
  Papaverine (Pavabid)
- D.
  
  Nitroprusside (Nitropress)
5.

For a client taking drugs to treat peripheral vascular disease. it is important to provide health education about:
- A.
  
  Smoking cessation
- B.
  
  Developing a proper balance between rest and activity
- C.
  
  Proper foot care
- D.
  
  All of the above
6.

A clinical instructor asks a nursing student about aldosterone antagonist. The student is correct by saying that aldosterone antagonists:
- A.
  
  Create an osmotic gradient
- B.
  
  Inhibit the exchange of sodium for potassium
- C.
  
  Cause metabolic acidosis
- D.
  
  Work poorly in the presence of endogenous aldosterone
7.

Which of the following is a potential side effect of IV furosemide (Lasix)?
- A.
  
  Drowsiness
- B.
  
  Diarrhea
- C.
  
  Cystitis
- D.
  
  Hearing loss
8.

A 68-year-old client with a history of mild CHF and glaucoma is receiving IV mannitol (Osmitrol) to decrease intraocular pressure. The nurse would monitor the client for signs and symptoms of:
- A.
  
  Fluid volume excess
- B.
  
  Fluid volume deficit
- C.
  
  Hyperkalemia
- D.
  
  Hypernatremia
9.

All potassium-sparing diuretics:
- A.
  
  Are required supplements during blood transfusion
- B.
  
  Enhance aldosterone action
- C.
  
  Cause hypokalemia
- D.
  
  Are weak diuretics
10.

Which of the following clients is most likely to experience adverse effects from treatment with diuretics?
- A.
  
  A 21-year-old student
- B.
  
  A 40-year-old unmarried man
- C.
  
  A 60-year-old widower
- D.
  
  A 75-year-old man