ATI RN
ATI Med-Surg Quiz N120 Cardio Gallader Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about the adverse effects of simvastatin to a client who will begin taking the medication daily. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rhabdomyolysis, a severe side effect of statin medications like simvastatin, can cause dark urine due to the presence of myoglobin from muscle breakdown.
Therefore, it is important for the client to report any dark urine to their healthcare provider.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who takes several cardiac medications. The nurse should recognize which of the following medications places the client at risk for orthostatic hypotension?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Clonidine and hydralazine are antihypertensive medications that can cause orthostatic hypotension, particularly when changing positions from lying to standing.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease. The client reports leg pain and cramping after walking 3 blocks, which is relieved when the client stops and rests. Which of the following documentation phrases should the nurse utilize to correctly describe the clinical manifestation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intermittent claudication is a classic symptom of peripheral arterial disease, characterized by cramping leg pain that occurs with exercise and is relieved with rest.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is educating a student on modifiable risk factors of atherosclerosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Diabetes, inactivity, and diet are modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis. Managing diabetes, increasing physical activity, and adopting a heart-healthy diet can reduce the risk of atherosclerosis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is developing signs of hemorrhage after 5 days of continuous warfarin use. Which of the following labs should the nurse utilize to determine the medication's current therapeutic level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prothrombin time (PT) and international normalized ratio (INR) are used to monitor the therapeutic level of warfarin. INR is the preferred method as it standardizes the PT results across different laboratories.