ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which information would the nurse teach to a patient about the primary mechanism by which uncontrolled hypertension causes organ damage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypertension is a major risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis by mechanisms not yet fully known.
Question 2 of 5
What should the nurse do next if a patient taking amiodarone develops a persistent dry cough?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A dry cough may indicate pulmonary toxicity, a serious adverse effect of amiodarone that requires immediate attention.
Question 3 of 5
Which condition would contraindicate the use of a beta-blocker like metoprolol?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Beta-blockers can cause bronchoconstriction and exacerbate asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Question 4 of 5
The blood comes back to the heart from the body through two big veins called the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The vena cavas (superior and inferior) return deoxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium.
Question 5 of 5
A normal weight 28 y/o female with secondary oligomenorrhea and galactorrhea presents to your office. Her prolactin level is elevated. MRI of the sella reveals a 5 mm pituitary microadenoma. Prolactin level is elevated and you suspect this is a prolactinoma. Other pituitary hormones are normal. Which of the following statements regarding prolactinomas is/are true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prolactinomas cause hyperprolactinemia, leading to oligomenorrhea and galactorrhea. Dopamine agonists like cabergoline or bromocriptine effectively lower prolactin levels, shrink the tumor, and improve symptoms, making B true. Pregnancy is possible with treatment, and annual MRIs are not required if prolactin is controlled.