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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the intensive care unit for a cardiac dysrhythmia. The nurse understands the prescribed calcium channel blocker has which of the following mechanisms of action?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Calcium channel blockers reduce heart contractility and conduction, helping manage dysrhythmias. They do not act on beta cells, increase heart rate, or directly increase oxygen circulation.

Question 2 of 5

A client presents to the healthcare setting after beginning treatment with an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Which of the following side-effects will the nurse be sure to assess for?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A dry, non-productive cough is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors due to bradykinin accumulation. The other options are not typical.

Question 3 of 5

A client presents to the healthcare setting and ordered verapamil to treat his hypertension. Which assessment finding by the nurse would determine if the medication should be held?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A recent myocardial infarction may contraindicate verapamil due to potential cardiac complications, requiring provider consultation. The other findings are not direct contraindications.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who currently has a deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following medications would be administered to lyse existing clots? (Select All that Apply.)

Correct Answer: D,E

Rationale: Alteplase and anistreplase are thrombolytics that lyse existing clots. Aspirin, heparin, and warfarin prevent clot formation but do not dissolve existing clots.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client following a myocardial infarction (MI) and prescribed aspirin 325mg PO daily. Which of following effects of this medication would this client benefit from following a MI?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Aspirin's inhibition of platelet aggregation prevents further clot formation post-MI. Its other properties are not the primary benefit in this context.

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