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Cardiovascular Disease Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Vegetations on heart valves can be formed in all of these conditions except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Crohn disease, an inflammatory bowel disease, does not cause valvular vegetations, unlike the others which involve endocarditis or immune-mediated valve damage.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
What is the priority action when educating a client with heart failure about potassium-sparing diuretics?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Potassium-sparing diuretics can cause hyperkalemia, so potassium intake should not be increased. Blood pressure monitoring is important, and muscle weakness may indicate electrolyte imbalances.