NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz Cardiovascular Medications
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- 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”.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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