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Angina, MI, Aneurysms (NCLEX) Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers The nurse teaches the client that the major difference between angina and pain associated with myocardial infarction (MI) is that: A) Angina is relieved with nitroglycerin and rest. B) Angina can be fatal. C) MI pain alway...

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Angina, MI, Aneurysms (NCLEX) Exam

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The nurse teaches the client that the major difference between angina and

pain associated with myocardial infarction (MI) is that:



A) Angina is relieved with nitroglycerin and rest.

B) Angina can be fatal.

C) MI pain always radiates to the left arm or jaw.

D) MI pain cannot be treated. - ✔✔A) Angina is relieved with nitroglycerin

and rest.

The teaching plan for a client being started on long-acting nitroglycerin

includes the action of this drug. The nurse teaches that this drug relieves

chest pain by which action?



A) Dilating just the coronary arteries

B) Decreasing the blood pressure

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C) Increasing contractility of the heart

D) Dilating arteries and veins - ✔✔D) Dilating arteries and veins

The nurse cautions the client receiving isosorbide dinitrate for treatment of

angina that long-term use can lead to the development of:



A) Tolerance.

B) Tachycardia.

C) Hypotension.

D) Urinary retention. - ✔✔A) Tolerance.

The nurse prepares discharge teaching for a client receiving isosorbide

dinitrate for treatment of angina. What information must the nurse include?



A) Limit exercise to 30 minutes twice per week.

B) Avoid alcohol consumption.

C) Monitor intake and output.

D) Report skin flushing to the physician. - ✔✔B) Avoid alcohol

consumption.

The nurse recognizes that the mechanism for action of beta-adrenergic

blockers in the treatment of angina is:

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A) Positive chronotropic effect.

B) Negative inotropic effect.

C) Positive inotropic effect.

D) Antidysrhythmia. - ✔✔B) Negative inotropic effect.



Rationale: Beta blockers decrease the workload of the heart by slowing

heart rate (negative chronotropic effect) and reducing contractility (negative

inotropic effect).

What does the nurse include in the teaching plan for a client receiving a

beta blocker for treatment of angina?



A) Discontinue drug if heart rate <60.

B) Do not discontinue drug abruptly.

C) Exercise heart rate should be 110-120.

D) Monitor for hyperglycemia. - ✔✔B) Do not discontinue drug abruptly.



Rationale: Beta blocker treatment should never be abruptly discontinued.

With abrupt cessation, a rebound excitation occurs, and adrenergic

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