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Cardiovascular Disease Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Atrial repolarization occurs during this period of time, seen on an ECG
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atrial repolarization coincides with the QRS complex, which represents ventricular depolarization.
Question 2 of 5
A 58-year-old smoker presents with weight loss and cough. Physical exam reveals a mild lid lag on the left and a pinpoint pupil, scattered rhonchi throughout all lung fields that clear with coughing, and an increased anteroposterior diameter. Based on these findings, you suspect the patient has:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A Pancoast tumor (apical lung cancer) causes Horner syndrome (lid lag, miosis), cough, weight loss, and may coexist with obstructive lung disease signs in a smoker.
Question 3 of 5
For a patient with COPD, angina, and hypertension prescribed Atenolol 100 mg PO, what adverse effect is the patient at risk for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atenolol is a cardioselective β1-adrenergic blocker that reduces blood pressure and could affect the β2-receptors in the lungs with larger doses or with drug accumulation.
Question 4 of 5
What is the nurse's priority action if a client receiving milrinone develops a blood pressure of 88/60 mmHg?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Milrinone can cause hypotension; adjusting the infusion and notifying the provider is necessary.
Question 5 of 5
What should the nurse question if a patient with COPD is prescribed a beta-blocker for dysrhythmia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Propranolol is non-selective and can worsen bronchoconstriction in COPD patients.