ATI RN
Pharmacology of Cardiovascular Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is receiving instructions regarding the use of caffeine. The nurse shares that caffeine should be used with caution if which of these conditions is present?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Furosemide (Lasix) is prescribed for a patient who is about to be discharged, and the nurse provides instructions to the patient about the medication. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
During drug therapy with epoetin alfa (Epogen), the nurse knows that therapy must be stopped if which laboratory result is noted?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When hemoglobin levels are above 12 g/dL and the epoetin alfa is continued, patients may experience serious adverse events, including heart attack, stroke, and death. Epoetin must not be given to patients with renal disorders unless their hemoglobin level is less than 12 g/dL. In cancer patients, the hemoglobin level needs to be less than 10 g/dL. The other options are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
An antagonist is a substance that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following local anesthetics is more water-soluble?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.