NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 15 Cardiovascular Drugs

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Which of the following effects of calcium channel blockers causes a reduction in blood pressure?
- Increased cardiac output
- Decreased peripheral vascular resistance
- Decreased renal blood flow
- Calcium influx into cardiac muscles

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2.

Which of the following adverse reactions is found more often in volume-depleted elderly clients?
- Bradycardia
- Conduction defects
- Ankle edema
- Hypotension
Correct Answer

A. Hypotension

Explanation

Hypotension is more likely to occur in the elderly. Choices A. B. and C may occur but are not necessarily increased in frequency in elderly clients.

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3.

Which of the following calcium channel blockers has the most potent peripheral smooth muscle dilator effect?
- Diltiazem
- Nifedipine
- Nimodipine
- Verapamil
Correct Answer

A. Nifedipine

Explanation

Nifedipine has the strongest peripheral smooth muscle dilator effect of all the calcium channel blockers. Other choices have less of a vasodilator effect.

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4.

Which one do you like?
- Bronchoconstriction
- Hypertension
- Angina
- Myocardial infarction
Correct Answer

A. Bronchoconstriction

Explanation

ß blockers should be avoided in bronchoconstrictive disease. B. C. and D are indications for the use of ß blockers.

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5.

Which one do you like?
- Sodium
- Glucose
- Thyrotropin
- Creatine phosphokinase
Correct Answer

A. Glucose

Explanation

ß blockers influence glucose metabolism. Although A. C. and D are nice to have. there is no indication that routine assessment of thyrotropin. sodium. or creatine phosphokinase is needed.

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6.

Conduction defects will most likely be an adverse associated with the use of:
- Verapamil
- Nifedipine
- Diltiazem
- Felodipine
Correct Answer

A. Verapamil

Explanation

Verapamil (Calan) has the strongest chronotropic effect and will cause a delay in conduction at the SA and AV nodes.

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7.

Dobutamine (Dobutrex) improves cardiac output and is indicated for use in all of the following conditions except:
- Septic shock
- Congestive heart failure
- Arrhythmias
- Pulmonary congestion
Correct Answer

A. Arrhythmias

Explanation

Dobutamine (Dobutrex) is not used to treat arrhythmias. Choices A. B. and D are conditions are conditions that respond to dobutamine.

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8.

Jason James is taking ß blockers. all of the following should be included in his assessment except:
- Pulmonary function tests
- Baseline ECG
- Glucose level
- Blood pressure
Correct Answer

A. Pulmonary function tests

Explanation

Unless the client has a history of pulmonary disease and pulmonary function tests are indicated. there is no need to include this in the routine assessment of the client taking ß blockers.

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Which of the following calcium channel blockers is used to counteract or prevent cerebral vasospasm?
- Verapamil
- Nimodipine
- Nifedipine
- Felodipine
Correct Answer

A. Nimodipine

Explanation

Nimodipine is given in the neurologic client to prevent cerebral vasospasm. Choices A. C. and D are given in cardiac disease and in the management of hypertension only.

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Which one do you like?
- Catecholamines
- Adrenergic sites
- Acetylcholine
- Norepinephrine
Correct Answer

A. Catecholamines

Explanation

Catecholamine receptor sites are blocked by the action of ß-blocking agents. Adrenergic sites may be blocked. but the more appropriate response is catecholamine receptors. Acetylcholine is not affected by ß blockers. Norepinephrine is a catecholamine.

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NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 15 Cardiovascular Drugs

Which of the following effects of calcium channel blockers causes a reduction in blood pressure?

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Which of the following adverse reactions is found more often in volume-depleted elderly clients?

Which of the following calcium channel blockers has the most potent peripheral smooth muscle dilator effect?

Which one do you like?

Which one do you like?

Conduction defects will most likely be an adverse associated with the use of:

Dobutamine (Dobutrex) improves cardiac output and is indicated for use in all of the following conditions except:

Jason James is taking ß blockers. all of the following should be included in his assessment except:

Which of the following calcium channel blockers is used to counteract or prevent cerebral vasospasm?

Which one do you like?