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Quizlet WVU Pharmacology Cardiovascular Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is giving the client digoxin for heart failure and recognizes that the drug has what type of effect on the heart?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The client is having an exercise echocardiogram. What is a nursing instruction for this test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A 64-year-old woman reports to the clinic for her scheduled appointment. She was diagnosed 7 months ago with congestive heart failure. However, the patient refuses to make diet and lifestyle adjustments. She complains her feet are still unable to fit correctly in shoes and her medication has not helped the swelling in her legs and ankles. The doctor decides to increase her level of diuretics after also noting the edematous appearance of her hands. What complication should the doctor be most aware of for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A 67-year-old man with long-standing heart failure managed with digoxin and a ß-blocker suddenly collapses in a shopping mall. He has been noncompliant with his medication and now wishes to turn over a new lease on life and care for himself. Which of the following strategies will have the lowest potential of success on improving his health?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The following drugs may reduce the risk of recurrence or death post myocardial infarction EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.